Robert C. Vick

Where Vick stands

Grouped by topic by Vote Book; headings and quoted words are the candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” items are a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote.

Health care

Rural healthcare and hospital closures

Living and working in rural East Tennessee, I read and see a heartbreaking trend: the lights are going out in our rural hospitals. Tennessee has one of the highest rates of rural hospital closures in the country over the last decade. 1 Tennessee has seen more rural hospital closures per capita than almost an other …

Education

Education

For 40 years I have walked the halls of public education. I have seen firsthand that education is more than just a political point of view, it is a sacred calling to prepare the next generation. As a Christian Independent, I believe every child in Tennessee is a gift from God, and our school system must reflect that …

Energy & environment

Energy Cost & TVA

Since the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) provides power to almost the entire state, energy policy and leadership is a major "kitchen table" issue. Many families are currently spending a high percentage of their income just on utility bills. The monthly power bill is becoming a source of fear that than a standard …

Crime & public safety

Public Safety & Crime

I am like all Tennesseans, we want to live our everyday lives while feeling safe and secure. We want to see criminals face the consequences of their crimes that they deserve. Tennessee also deserves a leader who understands that public safety is the foundation of a thriving community. My approach to crime is rooted in …

Farms & rural

Agriculture & Farm Survival

Agriculture is a $100 billion industry in Tennessee, but 2024 & 2025 have been exceptionally hard on farmers due to droughts, fluctuating commodity prices, and tariff possibilities. 1 Our farming community needs help! Even though agriculture is the #1 industry in Tennessee, our farmers are facing a "perfect storm" …

Other priorities

A MESSAGE FROM DR. VICK

As a son of East Tennessee - born and raised in White Pine and still a resident of Jefferson County - I see our state through the same eyes you do. Whether I'm commuting to work or heading to the grocery store, I feel the same frustrations and face the same hurdles as every other Tennessean.