Interviews Posts
Knox County Commission Recap of Interviews
On January 2 we circulated 3 “knoxified” questions we wanted answered for the upcoming Knox County elections. To date we have received 13 responses spanning multiple district’s and political branches. Our list of respondent’s in order by which we received their answers. Matthew Jones Charles Connatser Cortney Piper Evelyn Gill William Daniels Elaine Davis Mike[…] Read More »
County Commission Interview: Ruthie Kuhlman
For interview #13 we present Ruthie Kuhlman who is running for Seat A in District 4. 1. Introduce yourself to Knoxville, who are you, and why are you running? My name is Ruthie Kuhlman and I am running for County Commission, District 4A. Thank you for allowing me to let me tell you about myself.[…] Read More »
County Trustee Interview: L.B. Steele
Another Executive branch hopeful. L.B. Steele is running for Knox County Trustee. 1. Introduce yourself to Knoxville, who are you, and why are you running? I worked for the Knoxville Police Dept. for 13 years. I was elected to the Knoxville City Council for 4 years. I have retired from the Tennessee Department of Revenue[…] Read More »
County Commission Interview: Jim Smelcher
Next up, Jim Smelcher who seeks Seat B in District 4. 1. Introduce yourself to Knoxville, who are you, and why are you running? My name is Jim Smelcher and I am running for County Commissioner District 4, Seat B. I am running for this office because I believe I have the passion and the[…] Read More »
County Commission Interview: Kathy Bryant
Kathy Bryant sent her answers in to us as she pursues County Commission Seat A in District 6. 1. Introduce yourself to Knoxville, who are you, and why are you running? My name is Kathy Bryant and I am running for County Commission District 6 Seat A. I entered this race in response to events[…] Read More »
County Clerk Interview: Amy Henley-Vandergriff
From the Legislative branch to the Executive branch we go with Amy Henley-Vandergriff who is running for Knox County Clerk. 1. Introduce yourself to Knoxville, who are you, and why are you running? My name is Amy Henley-Vandergriff and I am running for Knox County Clerk in the upcoming democratic primary. I am running because[…] Read More »
School Board Interview: Indya Kincannon
Indya Kincannon has broken our run of Commissioner hopefuls with her candidacy for Knox County School Board. Mrs. Kincannon is seeking the 2nd District seat. 1. Introduce yourself to Knoxville, who are you, and why are you running? My name is Indya Kincannon and I’m running for re-election to the Knox County Board of Education,[…] Read More »
County Commission Interview: Mike Brown
Unfortunately, you won’t get to see Mike Brown’s mugshot but don’t let that stop you from reading his concise answers. Mr. Brown is running for Knox County Commissioner, Seat 9A. UPDATE: Mike provided us with a head shot. 1. Introduce yourself to Knoxville, who are you, and why are you running? My name is Mike[…] Read More »
County Commission Interview: Elaine Davis
Elaine Davis was kind enough to be “Knoxified”. She is running for Knox County Commissioner, Seat 4A. 1. Introduce yourself to Knoxville, who are you, and why are you running? My name is Elaine Davis. I am a working wife and mother of three and I am running for Knox County Commission, District 4, Seat[…] Read More »
County Commission Interview: William Daniels
William Daniels is next up and from what we can tell he enjoyed being “Knoxified”. Mr. Daniels is running for Knox County Commissioner in District 4 Seat A. 1. Introduce yourself to Knoxville, who are you, and why are you running? Hello Knox County, I’m William Daniels a 47 year-old father of two girls, Madison[…] Read More »
