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Glen Bascom, Jr.
Alderman, Position 1
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| Mr. Bascom was elected to his first term as Alderman in the 2003 municipal election. After choosing not to seek re-election in 2007, he was re-appointed to the position in 2008 to fill a vacancy on the Board. He serves as Alderman because he feels it is important to give back to the community in which you live. As Alderman, he would like to represent all the people of Arlington and use his experiences to help Arlington continue to grow in a positive way. |
| Family: |
Teresa (wife of 11 years); daughters Emery Grace & Lauren Olivia |
| Career: |
Real Estate Broker and Partner in Bascom Realty, LLC, specializing in land, commercial, and residential sales and development |
| Civic: |
Alderman, Town of Arlington, 2003 to 2007, 2008 to current; Chairman of Arlington Design Review Committee (2004 to 2007); Chairman of Arlington Board of Zoning Appeals (2004 to 2007); Member of Municipal Planning Commission (2006 to 2007); Board member of Memphis Area Association of Realtors Governmental Affairs Committee; President of Arlington Chamber of Commerce; President of TN Realtor Land Institute; graduate of Elected Officials Academy; member of Memphis Area Association of Realtors Commerical Council Board of Directors |
| Education: |
Graduate of University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Agriculture Economics degree |
| Misc: |
"I believe these next few years are crucial in managing the growth Arlington will experience. As a real estate professional, I understand the amount of time, effort, and money that homeowners and business owners have invested in our community. I can assure you that as your Alderman, I will protect your investments by encouraging smart growth that will have a positive impact on our community." |