Proven Leadership for Meigs County
42 Years of Public Service
Delivering Results for Our Community
Eddie Jewell isn't a politician — he's a neighbor who spent four decades earning trust, one emergency call at a time. Here's what sets him apart.
Fire Chief. First Responder. Juvenile Services Director. Codes Administrator. Eddie hasn't just talked about serving Meigs County — he's done it in every capacity imaginable for over four decades.
Born here. Raised here. Still here. As a third-generation Meigs County resident, Eddie understands the needs of our community because he lives them alongside you every single day.
$300M TVA facility, $2.3M+ in secured grants, 48% reduction in opioid deaths, two new parks, broadband expansion, and open government — all delivered in a single term.
"I joined the fire department at 18 because I couldn't imagine doing anything else. Meigs County is worth fighting for."
For the past forty-two years, Eddie Jewell has been there for the citizens of Meigs County — responding to thousands of emergency calls and coming to the aid of residents at their darkest hour.
— Eddie Jewell CampaignIn his first term, Mayor Jewell delivered across every major area of county government. Click any card to read the full details.
$300M TVA facility, E&E Manufacturing, six new campgrounds — bringing jobs and tax revenue home.
$150K+ in grants for activities, education classes, and a full facility remodel inside and out.
$344K in grants for new SCBA equipment, plus competitive pay increases for EMS personnel.
Two new county parks established. $100K in grants for new playground structures.
$250K+ directed to local agencies — a 48% reduction in opioid-related overdoses and deaths.
County website, recorded meetings, broadband expanded, CPA designation earned.
Specific commitments from a man who has kept his word for 42 years.
Correct the de-certification. Renovation or new build — we will get it done.
Expand ambulance capacity and modernize sanitation for a growing county.
Attract employers and unlock the tourism potential of our lakes and rivers.
Keep our first responders equipped and paid competitively.
Connect every home and business in Meigs County to high-speed internet.
"The work isn't done. I'm not finished."
Vote Eddie →Meigs County deserves a mayor who has proven himself — not just in office, but in every fire, every emergency call, and every life touched over 42 years of service. That mayor is Eddie Jewell.
In his own words — why he's running, what he's built, and where he wants to take our community next.
In this video, Mayor Jewell discusses: His 40-year commitment to Meigs County, 33 years as Decatur Fire Chief, the National Cemetery and State Park secured for Meigs County, $2.3M+ in grants delivered, broadband partnerships with VEC, Twin Lakes, Charter and Spectrum, and his second-term priorities: managing growth, strengthening EMS and sanitation, and solving the jail de-certification challenge.
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