City Council candidates weigh in on KPD funding and staffing, as well as violence intervention programs.
Punch and Counterpunch
The only challenger who showed up at Tuesday’s City Council candidate forum sparred with all the incumbents.
A Partisan Flavor
In Knoxville’s officially nonpartisan election, GOP-backed Council candidates are running as a unified slate in hopes of unseating the incumbents in the Democratic-leaning city.
A Primary Sweep
Council incumbents flexed their muscles on Tuesday, but a strong showing by GOP-backed candidates ensures a partisan-tinged campaign in a nonpartisan election.
Setting the Stage
Today’s city primary will winnow the field of City Council hopefuls in advance of the November general election.
PAC Under Scrutiny
As early voting begins in the city, complaints question the relationships among organizations run by a conservative political consultant.
Early Voting Kickoff
City voters in five of six Council districts can cast ballots from today through Aug. 26 for the Aug. 31 primary.
Council Contests: 2nd District
In the primary race for West Knoxville’s Council seat, a political newcomer is challenging a seasoned incumbent. Both will move on to the general election.
Platforms on Display
At a forum in East Knoxville, Council candidates discussed their proposals for moving the city forward. There were also some no-shows.
Reconsidering Security
After a rocky start, officials have reached a consensus on reviewing the deployment of city officers in Knox County Schools.