“I’ve had the personal pleasure of knowing Rep. West for more than 25 years. His commitment to public service has been stellar. He comes from a long line of public servants – including his father, the former mayor of Nashville – who helped shape and guide our city and state with strong Democratic values and ideals.
“Rep. West always did what he thought was best for the people of Nashville and the state of Tennessee. For that and his tireless service in the General Assembly, Mr. West has earned the admiration and respect of many.
“Although he has announced his intention to retire at the end of his current term, Mr. West remains committed to doing all that he can to make Nashville a safer and more prosperous place to live. I’ll truly miss him, but know that he is just a phone call away. The next Democrat to serve in that seat will have some big shoes to fill.”
