As the primary elections draw near, we continue to receive answers to our “knoxified” questions. In an effort to summarize the replies we have listed all of the respondents below by their designated office. County Commission Matthew Jones Charles Connatser Cortney Piper Evelyn Gill William Daniels Elaine Davis Mike Brown …
County Commission Interview: John Schoonmaker
1. Introduce yourself to Knoxville, who are you, and why are you running? Age 53 Lifelong Republican Resident and homeowner in the 5TH District for 23 years Occupation: Regional Sales Representative for an international manufacturer of sport optics, Optovision U.S.A. Previously: Partner in TN furniture manufacturing company. Responsible for sales, …
County Commission Interview: Albert Baah
Via phone, Albert Baah provided his insightful answers to our questions. 1. Introduce yourself to Knoxville, who are you, and why are you running? My name is Albert Baah and I am running for County Commission 1-A. I have been a resident of Knoxville since 1974; I would like to …
County Commission Interview: Cynthia Stancil
Our second Knox County Commissioner 1-A hopeful is Cynthia Stancil. 1. Introduce yourself to Knoxville, who are you, and why are you running? My name is Cynthia Stancil. I am 46 years old. I live in the heart of District 1, in Parkridge, with my husband John. I work in …
County Commission Interview: Walt Wojnar
Up next, running for Knox County Commissioner 4-A, is Walt Wojnar. 1. Introduce yourself to Knoxville, who are you, and why are you running? My name is Walter Wojnar. I am a 50 year old hotel manager that has lived in Knoxville for 10 years. Knoxville is the place that …
Register of Deeds Interview: Scott Emge
Scott Emge chimes in as the first Register of Deeds hopeful to answer our questions. 1. Introduce yourself to Knoxville, who are you, and why are you running? I am not a politician and have no connections with any county officials, developers, or special interest groups. I’m 45 years old, …
County Commission Interview: Tim Greene
Current Commissioner Tim Greene gladly answered our Knoxified questionnaire. 1. Introduce yourself to Knoxville, who are you, and why are you running? My name is Tim Greene, 45 and I was born January 14, 1963 to Bennie & Betty Greene of South Knoxville. I have two brothers, Todd and Ted …
County Commission Interview: Finbarr Saunders
Finbarr Saunders, who is running for Knox County Commissioner District 4, Seat A, helped the Knoxify Guys start the Young Professionals of Knoxville. We were super-pumped to see his response to our questions below. 1. Introduce yourself to Knoxville, who are you, and why are you running? Who is Finbarr …
County Commission Interview: Steve Drevik
We continue on with our Knox County interviews with Steve Drevik who is up for County Commissioner District 4, Seat B. 1. Introduce yourself to Knoxville, who are you, and why are you running? I’m Steve Drevik, candidate for County Commission 4-B. I’m an engineer, a business owner, and a …
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 …