Local Business and Community Leader, Tony Sarwar, Announces His Candidacy for Alderman

The Sarwar name is well known and highly respected in the Collierville community. Known for the award winning dining establishments in Collierville, La Hacienda, Su Casa, and Fino Villa, Tony Sarwar has been a long time community supporter and business leader. His involvement includes community programs such as Leadership Collierville, Page Robbins Adult Day Care Center, Main Street Collierville, Collierville Rotary, numerous Collierville Chamber of Commerce committees, as well as serving as a Commissioner for Collierville Town Beautiful.

His involvement extends beyond committees into the very foundation of the Collierville community. From providing food for Project Graduation to hosting fund raising events for Collierville United Methodist Church Youth in Missions trip to Mexico, Tony is committed to step up when a need arises in Collierville.

It is in this spirit of commitment that Tony Sarwar announces his candidacy for Town of Collierville Position 3 Alderman. Sarwar stated, “This decision has been a very humbling experience. I’ve had such an out flowing of support from friends, family and community leaders.” Sarwar continued, “I’m thrilled at the opportunity to share a fresh vision for the Town of Collierville.”

Sarwar elaborated that one of his goals is to be a voice for not just his fellow business leader but all the citizens of Collierville. “All of our residents and business owners are share holders in this community.  Tony would like to lead a resurgence of the Town Square including surrounding areas by revitalizing the residential and business districts and preserving the Town’s unique heritage.

Shifting Collierville towards a more environmentaly “green” community is another goal of Sarwar. “It’s important to look at alternatives for our water issues,” he stated. “Reducing the water bill may not be the only avenue. We must look at conservation. Water is quickly becoming the new oil.”

Sarwar proposes addressing current and future issues facing the community with fresh and innovative approaches instead of taxes or fees. This includes using existing and underused resources such as state and federal assistance.

Community safety and service is a top priority for Tony. The Police and Fire departments are in need of stronger support to better protect and serve the town. A fresh review of the needs of all town staff is called for as well. This is not just salary or funding adjustments but also tools and training. Community servants are not just workers but have a commitment to the community as a whole.