Jennifer Milele is running for re-election to the Mt. Juliet City Commission District 4 seat in the Nov. 3 general election. She faces Jana Elkins in the nonpartisan race.
Milele said on her campaign website that she was appointed to the District 4 seat in August 2019 after the previous commissioner moved. She won election in November 2020 against two opponents, according to her website. Milele is certified for the Nov. 3 ballot, according to BallotReady election data.
Candidate information
According to her campaign website:
- Residence: Mt. Juliet (since 1984)
- Birthplace: Cleveland, Mississippi
- Education: Nashville State Community College; Watkins College of Art
- Church: The Glade Church in Mt. Juliet
Experience and public service
Milele said she has been part of the Mt. Juliet community for 38 years, living and working in the city since she moved there in 1984. Before entering public office, she worked as a merchandiser at various retail and department stores, according to her campaign website. Her website also lists graphic design and book publishing management roles in 2005.
Her path to the commission began with civic engagement. She said she became involved in local government while opposing a proposed rezoning of 75 acres near Belinda Parkway and Interstate 40. That effort led to her appointment.
On the issues
Milele describes herself as a "Citizen Advocate for Limited Government," according to her campaign website. She said she believes in doing personal research to identify all sides of every issue before making decisions. She said she acts as a conduit between District 4 residents and the Mt. Juliet Board of Commissioners.
This candidate profile was compiled from publicly available sources, including the candidate's campaign website and BallotReady election data. The Mt. Juliet Journal invited candidates to participate in a questionnaire. Responses attributed to the candidate reflect her own statements. This profile will be updated if additional information becomes available.
