WWE's Kane officially running for mayor in Tennessee
Kane has officially entered the mayoral race in Knox County, Tenn.
The WWE legend, who's real name is Glenn Jacobs, announced his candidacy Tuesday afternoon at Sweet Pea's BBQ in South Knoxville. He filed paperwork last month naming a campaign treasurer.
Glenn Jacobs getting ready to announce his run for Knox County Mayor. @6News #WATE pic.twitter.com/pt4reC7UsV
— Bridgette Bjorlo (@bridgettebjorlo) April 11, 2017
"I'm officially announcing my candidacy for Knox County Mayor." -- Glenn Jacobs says. @6News #WATE pic.twitter.com/M86W3ASgcO
— Bridgette Bjorlo (@bridgettebjorlo) April 11, 2017
"As Knox County Mayor I promise to keep taxes low and make Knox County a place everyone can be proud of," Jacobs told the crowd, according to WATE 6 News. "I see my role as that of a facilitator among the different communities in our area. And also I think that Mayor Burchett has done a very good job with transparency in government and I would continue along those lines."
Jacobs will run as a Republican in the election, taking place May 1, 2018.