Tennessee's rapid growth has left the state with a $83 billion infrastructure backlog in roads, schools, and water systems, while developers profiting from that growth are rarely required to help cover its cost. Lauren supports giving all Tennessee counties and municipalities the authority to charge proportionate-share impact fees on large new developments, with exemptions for affordable housing and small infill projects. She will require infrastructure impact assessments before permits are issued for large developments, and direct a share of real estate transfer tax revenue back to the counties where it's collected, dedicated to local road, water, and school projects.
