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When you have the courage to stand for your convictions, you will make waves. When you make waves, you will get pushback. Heather has been making waves in local politics since 2010 by delivering on her promises and refusing to compromise on true conservative values! The truth is objective and we believe the best way to know the truth about Heather is to review her track record.
2010-2014
* Selected by the Rutherford County GOP to run in the primary
* Endorsed by Middle Tennessee Association of Realtors
* Elected in 2010 as the first Republican to hold the Register's office
* Upgraded technology including server
Implemented E-Filing
* Got resolution passed to add the duty of Records Management to RuCo's Register of Deeds Office (the only one in the state!)
* Designed and installed the first in-house, state of the art microfilm lab
* Featured in Eastman Park Micrographics white paper highlighting our office
* Elected President of the Middle Tennessee Register's Association
* Drastically reduced budget consistently each year
* Digitized all existing minute books for Chancery and Circuit Court
* Digitized records for Trustee, Sheriff, Archives, and Budget & Finance
2014- 2018
* Endorsed by Middle Tennessee Association of Realtors MTAR
* Implemented mylandalert.com as a free resource for constituents to protect against fraudulent filings
* Worked with OSHA to improve work environment: dual screens provided, repositioning of work stations to increase natural light, improved building security, etc.
* Organized concealed carry and firearm safety class for those interested
* Modified deputy handbook to reflect correct organizational lines of authority & uphold deputies' constitutional rights- particularly their 2nd and 4th amendment rights
* Changed hierarchal structure to a collaborative environment, implementing cross-training for staff
* Left antiquated RuCo pay table & implemented my own merit-based pay system
2018-2022
*Endorsed by The Tennessee Republican Assembly TRA
* 100% completion of the digitizing all Register of Deeds records
* 100% completion of digitizing County Clerk minutes, marriage certificates, and wills
* Scanned Property Assessor CAAS cards
* Implemented software integration with the Property Assessor's office to reduce labor and increase efficiency
* Voted Register of the Year , 2018
* Elected President of the Tennessee Registers Association
* Board Member County Officials Association of Tennessee
* Served on the Registers Association's legislative committee
* Upgraded server for increased cyber security
* Created and implemented customized OCR software to further improve our records











Welcome to "Open Office Hours with Heather," a 7-part video series that gives constituents an in-depth view into The Register of Deeds office and Heather's leadership approach. We address FAQ's and pertinent information regarding this current election. Broken into bite-size episodes, if you have 10 minutes to invest, you can enjoy the entire series.
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