Brett Giannini

Brett Giannini earned a high school diploma from Bartlett High School. Giannini's career experience includes working as a law enforcement officer. Giannini began serving in the U.S. Air Force in 1993.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Married 28 years, 26 years in law enforcement, 17 years in the Air Force (93-98 and Reserves 2015-present) Alderman for 17 years and county commissioner the last 4. Still serving in both seats. Regional Planning Commission member for a total of 6 years. County 911 Board for nearly 10 years. I’m one of the most assessable elected officials in the county. I care about my town, district, state and the greatest nation in the world. I love that we can choose who represents us. Our Republic is God given and we should embrace that as much as we can.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Common Sense Conservatism. I will not be one of those that’s goes along to get along. I’m not part of the group think crowd and will stand on my conservatism every time.Take care of our veterans. Many have sacrificed life and limb to keep us free. In an all volunteer force, we must show young men and women that when they make the decision to join our military that we won’t leave them to fend for themselves when they come home.Less government intrusion in our lives, lower taxes and less regulation . We are a free nation and government has a tendency to impede that at times. Taxes, fees and regulations strangle innovation, small business and local governments.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Less regulation

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Politically, Josh Hawley or John Kennedy from Louisiana. Both do their homework on the issues and both lay things out in practical terms. Neither are afraid to go against the grain if it’s the right thing to do.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, trust, accessibility

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Good stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Answering when constituents need you.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I would always help when I could. No call ever went in answered and that I was trustworthy.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

About 9 months. At 15 I washed dishes at a Chinese restaurant 4 days a week for cash until I turned 16 and went to work at a pizza parlor.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Having money and time to take my family on vacation. I worked 2 or 3 jobs for many years to make ends meet. While my kids didn’t go without, I do wish I would have spent more time with them doing things when they were younger.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

A good working relationship. Mutual respect for each one.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Funding transportation projects.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Absolutely. Having held elected positions for the last 17 years, it’s critical to compromise to make government work. I won’t compromise my values, however.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Most county constitutional offices, clerks and commissioners have endorsed me. The Memphis Police Association has endorsed me and a number of municipal elected leaders. There will be more to come.

What was the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember?

Dirt clod fights with my older brothers and friends in the soybean field behind the house. Must have been only about 3 or 4.