Lawless focuses on trades, community growth in first bid

By Taylor Boyd

Chris Lawless’ commitment to improving his community and giving it a stronger voice motivates his run for the Collinsville District seat on the Henry County Board of Supervisors. At 41, he is challenging incumbent Joe Bryant in the upcoming election.

Lawless said that if elected, he plans to apply his experience as a successful business owner, his open-mindedness, communication abilities, and life skills to his work on the board.

Campaign Origins and Motivation

Before launching his campaign, Lawless spoke with Bryant about his intentions.

“He gave it to me, and then he rescinded it for whatever reason, so now we’re in it, and I’m giving it all I got. Because usually with an incumbent it’s really tough, you know, if somebody’s been in it for 16 years,” he said.

Community Engagement

Since deciding to run in July 2024, Lawless has attended every Henry County Board of Supervisors meeting and several strategic planning sessions. He also increased his involvement with the Economic Development Corporation (EDC), regularly communicating with President and CEO Mark Heath.

“I’m already involved in the businesses — there’s not a whole lot in the county that we don’t work for, so when I say we’re heavily involved with this area, we are,” Lawless said.

Author’s Summary

Lawless blends business acumen with civic passion, emphasizing economic engagement and fresh leadership in his bid to represent the Collinsville District.

Henry County Enterprise — 2025-11-01