Mackey’s story
mission driven, moving forward.
Dr. Warren Mackey has served as the 4th District Hamilton County Commissioner for the last sixteen years. During his time in office, Hamilton County has experienced extraordinary job growth, a substantial increase in the number of Hamilton County residents, and significant growth in economic development, especially within entrepreneurial occupations and creative industries.
Commissioner Mackey greeting the students of Calvin Donaldson Elementary school in 2008.
Raised in Chattanooga, Commissioner Mackey graduated from Riverside High School. Born to a military family serving in the US Army, his father instilled the importance of higher education. He has a bachelor's degree from Tennessee State University, a doctorate in History from MTSU and a post-doctoral study from the University of Texas.
Commissioner Mackey continues to be a vocal leader in holding the powers of government accountable. His deep understanding of our nation's history has instilled a strong sense of the important role leadership plays in changing lives for the better.
Commissioner Mackey has overseen significant progress in the fight for social justice reform, voting to have fair judges appointed and calling on the County police department to reform their policies and tactics.
In sixteen years of service, Commissioner Mackey has overseen countless resolutions to transform District 4. He proposed the restoration of Boynton Towers to provide affordable housing to its tenants. He has voted to invest millions into our public school system including being instrumental in getting the Howard football stadium built and a vocal advocate for the placement of Mary Ann Garber Vocational School in East Chattanooga.
In 2013, he was elected President of the Statewide Tennessee County Commission Association. He was also elected to the National County Commission Association and still resides on both boards.
Mackey currently serves as an adjunct professor at Chattanooga State. He is an active board member for non-profits across the region and is a mentor in multiple youth sporting associations.
As evidenced by district wide support, Commissioner Mackey received 83% of voter support in the 2018 election. In his last run for office, the Friends to Elect Warren Mackey ask you to stand by a leader who has kept up the fight for over sixteen years.
Primaries are May 3, 2022. Election Day is August 4, 2022.
Re-elect Warren Mackey for Hamilton County Commission–District 4.
