PR.com<\/a>)–\u00a0A child bride who escaped poverty and forced marriage at 14 to become an entrepreneur and governor-appointed housing commissioner, Eva Romero has become the Republican candidate for Tennessee State Representative in District 60. The mother of five, Davidson County realtor of over a decade, and proud Old Hickory Village resident enters the race with a clear message: District 60 families care about roads, schools, and safe streets \u2014 not partisan politics \u2014 and their voice in the state House has gone silent for too long.<\/p>\n“Our neighbors are sitting in traffic, watching their schools struggle, and worrying about crime \u2014 and they feel like their voice in the state House has gone silent,” said Romero. “I am not running to fight culture wars or make headlines. I am running to fix roads, fund schools, and make sure every family in this district finally has a real voice in state government.”<\/p>\n
Restoring the Moderate, Bipartisan Tradition of District 60<\/p>\n
District 60 has a proud tradition of pragmatic, get-things-done representation \u2014 Representative Darren Jernigan served these communities for years by working across the aisle and putting local needs first. “While the current seat has become consumed by partisan spectacle, roads go unfunded, neighborhood projects are shelved, and families feel unheard,” Romero said.<\/p>\n
“We need someone who will work with everyone \u2014 Republican or Democrat \u2014 to get things done,” Romero said. “Cooperation, not confrontation, is how you fix roads, fund classrooms, and keep families safe.”<\/p>\n
About Eva Romero<\/p>\n
Raised in poverty and forced into marriage at 14, Romero became the first in her family to graduate high school and college, the first Latina to franchise with Century 21 in Tennessee, and \u2014 alongside now husband U.S. Army veteran Dr. Jaime Romero \u2014 co-founded Solace Oral Surgery & Implant Center. She is founding Project SHINE to provide free dental care to uninsured Nashvillians and was appointed by Governor Bill Lee as a Commissioner on the Tennessee Housing Development Agency.<\/p>\n
Key Priorities<\/p>\n
Property Taxes & Seniors: Support the 2026 constitutional amendment to permanently ban a state property tax on Tennessee homes and expand tax relief for seniors on fixed incomes \u2014 there should be a cap on the amount property tax can be raised in a year so that families aren’t forced out of their homes by rising taxes or related rent increases.<\/p>\n
Safer Streets: Every surrounding county has LPR technology \u2014 in Mt. Juliet, burglaries dropped 56% and vehicle theft dropped 27%. Over 80% of Nashville residents support LPRs (National League of Cities, 2023), yet Nashville families are still denied this proven tool. Romero will champion state legislation barring any local government from blocking police access to private LPR feeds.<\/p>\n
\u201cRefusing to implement LPRs puts ideology ahead of our families\u2019 safety,\u201d Romero said. \u201cThe evidence and public support are both overwhelming. That ends when I get to Nashville.\u201d<\/p>\n
Roads & Infrastructure: Fund relief for Bell Road, Elm Hill Pike, and Lebanon Road; remove dangerous bike lane poles; and secure District 60’s fair share of state transportation dollars.<\/p>\n
\u201c35 miles of empty bike lanes are not helping our congested streets,\u201d Romero said. \u201cWorking families are stuck in gridlock while politicians congratulate themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n
Stronger Schools: Hold Davidson County’s school board accountable \u2014 fewer than 1 in 3 children read at grade level despite over $15,405 spent per pupil. Families should not have to move to Wilson County to find a school that works for their child.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a former high school teacher, this is personal,\u201d Romero said. \u201cOnly 27% of MNPS students are proficient in reading. Our school board needs to match Governor Lee\u2019s energy on teacher pay and leadership, because our kids do not get a redo. A new high school specializing in vocational subjects and trade careers is needed for this area.\u201d<\/p>\n
Eva Angelina Romero is the unopposed Republican candidate for Tennessee House District 60, covering Old Hickory, Donelson and Hermitage.<\/p>\n
Sources & Notes
1. Mt. Juliet LPR crime reduction (burglaries -56%, vehicle theft -27%) \u2014 NewsChannel 5 WKRN
2. Davidson County per-pupil spending & current reading proficiency \u2014 U.S. News & World Report, Davidson County School District Data (2023\u20132024)
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Eva Romero for Tennessee House District 60
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