Ocoee, TN 37361
Polk County Voting Population
Eligibility (78.7% eligible to vote)
Race (95.5% white)
Gender (50.1% female)
Age (47.6% 30-64 yrs old)
Median Income: $41,520
5-yr Unemployment: 9%
Metro Area: Chattanooga, TN
Population Description: Within a metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population
Polk County Recent Election Results
Leaning
76%Republican
2016 Presidential (38.8% voted Republican)
2012 Presidential (14.1% voted Democratic)
2016 US Senate
2016 US House
2014 Gubernatorial
Current Elected Officials
This is the list of elected officials for Polk County. This includes roles such as sheriff, treasurer, council members, district attorney and county commissioner.
Polk County is located within the 3rd Congressional District of TN .
| Representative | Office | Contact |
|---|---|---|
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Polk County Executive
|
(423) 338-4527 polkcoexec@outlook.com |
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Polk County Circuit Court Clerk
|
(423) 338-4524 melissa.keith.jenkins@tncourts.gov |
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Polk County Register of Deeds
|
(423) 338-4537 kbsregister@yahoo.com |
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Polk County Sheriff
|
(423) 338-4540 sross3236@gmail.com |
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Polk County Trustee
|
(423) 338-4545 ghburchfieltrustee@comcast.net |
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Polk County Assessor of Property
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(423) 338-4505 |
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Polk County Road Superintendent
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1887 Welcome Valley Road Benton, TN 37307 (423) 338-4177 polkcord@gmail.com |
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Polk County Clerk
|
(423) 338-4526 jackie.rogers@tn.gov |
This is the list of elected officials for Tennessee. This includes roles such as Governor and Lieutenant Governor, US and state senators and house representatives.
While the President and Vice President are the only elected officials at the National level, there are hundreds of other positions appointed by the President himself.
Tennessee will cast 11 Electoral College votes in the upcoming 2020 Presidential elections.
Elected Role Descriptions
Clerk of Courts:
The county clerk is responsible for filing vital records including documents related to a specific county's population, including birth, death and marriage certificates. Sometimes the Clerk of Courts is also responsible for preparing ballots, maintaining voting machines and training poll workers.
Recorder of Deeds:
The Recorder of Deeds is a government office tasked with maintaining public records and documents, specifically ones relating to real estate deals including ownership rights, planning documents, mortgages and historical transactions.
Sheriff:
A sheriff is responsible for all law enforcement at a county level, ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed. He or she performs a role similar to that of a police chief of a municipal department, managing the department in charge of protecting people and property and maintaining civil order.