Julian Anderson McTizic Sr.
Julian Anderson McTizic Sr. is a native of Bolivar, a rural town in Hardeman County, Tennessee. On July 1st, 2017, at the age of thirty, he was sworn in as the youngest, and first African-American elected Mayor of the Bolivar. Mayor McTizic was re-elected for a second term in May 2021 by the largest margin of victory in recorded history. Prior to becoming mayor, he served as a city councilman for four years. Since being elected as mayor, he has recruited two industries with an additional 200 jobs and nearly $15M capital investment in the local economy. McTizic is a member of several local civic groups. He is a Paul Harris Fellow in the Bolivar Chapter of Rotary International, a member of the Bolivar General Hospital Healthcare Foundation, the NAACP, and the Joint Economic and Community Development Board. In his elected position, he serves on the Board of Trustees of Western Mental Health Institute. He is a member of the Executive Board of the Southwest Tennessee Development District, is a Tn. Certified Economic Developer from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, and is the West Tennessee Coordinator of the Tennessee Renewable Energy & Economic Development Council. Mayor McTizic is a graduate of Hardeman County Leadership, the 2018 Class of West Star, and the Complete Tennessee Leadership Institute. He is a recipient of the African-American Emerging Leader Award, the Tennessee State NAACP Race Relations Trailblazer Award, the 2018 Rising Phoenix Award, and the 2019 TREEDC Community Champion. In 2021, Mayor McTizic was appointed to serve as a member of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Local Government Advisory Committee. He was also appointed to serve as Vice-Chair of its small community subcommittee. McTizic is the CEO of Legacy Financial Group, and a member of the National Association of Insurers and Financial Advisors. He and his family attend Life Church in Jackson, Tennessee. While he is very passionate about local politics, his favorite pastime is making memories with his wife, Demetria, and their sons Julian Jr., Jamison, Jaxton, and Jules. His love for his family and people in general is what drives him to bring positive change to his community. His favorite quote, “Be the change you wish to see in the world” encourages him to continue striving for success in his political career.