Ed Shouse continues our County Commission interview series. He is running for Knox County Commissioner 4B. 1. Introduce yourself to Knoxville, who are you, and why are you running? I am 57 years old; I came to Knoxville (from Birmingham) in 1970 to attend UT, got a job, worked my …
County Commission Interview: Kyle Phillips
Kyle Phillips, a 33 year-old analyst, was kind enough to provide his response to our questions. He is running for Knox County Commissioner 5C. 1. Introduce yourself to Knoxville, who are you, and why are you running? I am Kyle Phillips and I am running because I believe I have …
Recap #2 of Knox County Election Interviews
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …