LEGISLATIVE · TN · 1974-2005
John Ford
State Senator · Senate · Democrat · Tennessee
NOTABLE
On the record
Operation Tennessee Waltz — convicted June 2007 of federal bribery (E-Cycle Management sting); 5.5-year sentence
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · bribery
Background
John Ford served as State Senator · Senate of Tennessee from 1974–2005 (31 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after John Ford; succeeded by Ward Crutchfield. Press-relevant: Operation Tennessee Waltz — convicted June 2007 of federal bribery (E-Cycle Management sting); 5.5-year sentence. Same-year political environment (1974): Governor Winfield Dunn.
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Others who held this office in Tennessee
- Brian Kelsey (2009-2022)
- Kathryn Bowers (2005-2006)
- Roscoe Dixon (1995-2005)
- Ward Crutchfield (1979-2007)