KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -- The Public Trust Political Action Committee announced its list of endorsed Knox County general election candidates Tuesday.

The PAC, which is comprised of eight members, made endorsements in eight races, and did not endorse any unopposed candidates.

The Public Trust PAC endorsed Tim Burchett (R) for Knox County Mayor; both Amy Broyles (D) and Don Daughterty (I) for 2nd district County Commission; Finbarr Saunders (D) for 4th district County Commission; Mike Hammond (R) for 10th district at-large County Commission; Ed Shouse (R) for 11th district at-large County Commission; Kim Sepesi for 7th district School Board; Roy Mullins for 8th district School Board; and Pam Trainor for 9th district School Board.

“Not only are there three contested school board races, these are the first county commission elections with the new, eleven-member commission," Public Trust PAC Co-chairman Ben Atchley said in a news release. "Seven of the commission seats on the ballot are six-year terms. As much as any time, it’s important that people make informed decisions and vote.”

The members of the Public Trust PAC are: Ben Atchley, co-chairman; Tommy Schumpert, co-chairman; David Moon, treasurer; Sam Furrow; Henrietta Grant; Dr. Joe Johnson, Sherri Lee; Suzanne Schriver.

The Public Trust PAC is a non-partisan political action committee that financially supports and makes endorsements in local political contests. The PAC claims to work to improve the quality and effectiveness of local government. It says its only agenda is to improve on the outstanding quality of Knoxville/Knox County.