Carrie Iacomini

Carrie Iacomini graduated from Glynn Academy High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from Georgia State University in 2012 and a graduate degree from Christian Brothers University in 2015. Her career experience includes working as a homemaker.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Carrie Iacomini, and I am a mother, wife, and former educator, candidate fourth. I have roots in both the Midwest and coastal rural Georgia, but have made Memphis, Tennessee, my home since 2013. I believe in human-centered politics, that when we support and invest in our communities, our economy grows. I believe that a more equitable Tennessee is possible without special interest groups controlling the narrative, or candidate.

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?

I believe that healthcare is a human right. Reform is not enough; we deserve universal healthcare. When we are healthier and free of medical debt, and barriers to accessing healthcare are eliminated, our economy grows.Tennesseans are feeling the brunt of poor policy in their wallets. Affordability in housing, food, gas, child care, and more is affecting our spending power. Even if a situation is temporary, relief should be provided where hardworking people need it every day. The income disparity in this country is growing, and it is time we take care of the workers and their families who make this country great. Not cutting taxes for billionaires who spend extravagant amounts of money on vanity projects.No one should be using their elected seat for profit or protection against their poor choices and actions. I support banning members of Congress from acquiring and trading stock while in office. These seats are to be representative of your district, and if people are going hungry, having trouble paying their bills, skipping appointments with their doctor because of costs, you should absolutely not be trading on the connections made from your position. Secondly, Congress has the constitutional duty to provide checks on the two other branches of government. For the last year and a half, we have seen more of our government agencies that were congressionally mandated agencies were abused, while Congress did nothing.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Environmental justice, data center moratoriums, immigration, and infrastructure.

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

I believe it is really important for the elected officials to remember where they came from and who trusted them with that seat. They should also listen intentionally to the issues facing their constituents, even if they disagree with them.

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

To listen to their constituents and not corporations and special interest groups, to legislate with their district in mind, and be willing to know when it is time to let new leadership lead.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave my constituency remembering that I did everything for them, including my best to improve their lives, listened to them, and was there when they needed me most.

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

My first job was at the convenience store on the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia. My father was a federal worker on the base, and so it was an easy way to get to know the different agencies in DHS. I held it for two years before graduating from high school.