In case you’re wondering who’s a dud and who isn’t, give our County Commission interviews a read.
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 …
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 …
School Board Interview: Laurie Alford
Our third School Board interviewee is Laurie Alford. 1. Introduce yourself to Knoxville, who are you, and why are you running? My name is Laurie Alford and I am here to give the people in the 5th School District a Better Choice for their school board representative. I have lived …
School Board Interview: Karen Carson
Up until now only one school board hopeful had stopped by. Karen Carson gladly answered our questions as she runs for Knox County School Board. 1. Introduce yourself to Knoxville, who are you, and why are you running? I am a mom, nurse, and volunteer. My husband Joe and I …
County Commission Interview: Logan Brummitt
District 4 has a good pool of candidates to choose from including Logan Brummitt. He will be running for Knox County Commissioner Seat 4B. 1. Introduce yourself to Knoxville, who are you, and why are you running? My name is Logan Brummitt and I am 29 years old. I am …
County Trustee Interview: Fred Sisk
Property taxes just got easier with Fred Sisk. He is running for Knox County Trustee. 1. Introduce yourself to Knoxville, who are you, and why are you running? My name is Fred Sisk and I am running to be the Knox County Trustee. I am a native of Powell and …