Gubernatorial candidate and Knoxville native Mayor Bill Haslam is off to a blazing start with his campaign. Former UT star Peyton Manning has even tossed $2,500 his way. As reported by the News Sentinel, Mayor Haslam has already raised close to $1.7 million; however, only $283,275 has been disclosed to …
Knox Charter Petition Claimed 50,000+ Signatures
The Bailey Post, a local insurance agency blog, is reporting that the Knox Charter Petition group obtained 50,000+ signatures. See you in November!
Another Young Professional Considering Run at Political Office
We told you about Ryan Haynes. Now, we’re telling you about John Duncan, III. With the announcement of Tim Burchett possibly running for mayor, someone informed us that Duncan, a YPK member, is seriously thinking of running for Burchett’s Senate position. Interesting news indeed. Any thoughts here? Looks like the …
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Knox Charter Petition receives backing from Knox County hopeful
64 concerned citizens are pushing a reform effort containing nine charter amendments that will hopefully make it to the August 2008 ballot. Ansley Haman of the News Sentinel writes: …the group wants voters to have more direct influence over a smaller commission; wants to prohibit county employees from serving on …
County Clerk Interview: Mike McMillan
Update: Elizabeth Derwort submitted a more refined version of Mr. McMillan’s answers to us today. She stated: “For some reason I attached the wrong one and sent you the rough draft with spelling errors. I have attached the corrected document in hopes that you would be able to repost it. …
Citizens step up to change Knox County government
The public has spoken and decided that structure in Knox County government matters. Today, a letter was published in the News Sentinel signed by a Steering Committee to Knox County Commission with separate charter amendments attached asking them to place the amendments on the ballot and informing them that they …
County Commission Interview: Chuck Williams
U.S. Navy veteran Chuck Williams answers our Knox County Commission questions. Williams is running for Knox County Commissioner 2B. 1. Introduce yourself to Knoxville, who are you, and why are you running? I am Chuck Williams Knox County Commissioner candidate for District 2B. I am happily married with a daughter …
A New Generation Steps Up to the Political Plate
The Knoxify Guys got wind today that Ryan Haynes has filed to run for State Representative in the West 14th district. Haynes is incredibly sharp so look out Knoxville for a new generation of leadership. Ryan is a West Knoxville native who graduated from Farragut High School and the University …
County Clerk Interview: Foster D. Arnett, Jr.
A Hallerin Hill radio show regular by the name of Foster D. Arnett, Jr. is up for Knox County Clerk. 1. Introduce yourself to Knoxville, who are you, and why are you running? My name is Foster D. Arnett, Jr. and I am a life-long resident of Knoxville/Knox County. I …