County commissioners are taking up immigration issues as outrage grows over federal agents’ killing of a man in Minnesota.
A Split Commission Honors Charlie Kirk
Commissioners bestow an honor traditionally reserved for Knox County residents and organizations on the late conservative speaker.
Scrutinizing Nonprofits
Two commissioners want more detailed financial reporting from entities receiving county funding, but others are skeptical that it’s needed.
Weekly Watch: June 23-29, 2025
Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Commission OKs Budget
Commissioner Andy Fox asked to delay the vote, but his colleagues criticised him for being unprepared and proceeded to approve the spending plan.
A New Way to Pay
Commission OKs the county’s first residential infrastructure development district, with conditions.
Commissioners Skeptical of Indecency Resolution
County Commissioner Rhonda Lee’s second attempt to restrict county funding to agencies that ‘sexualize children’ runs into pointed questions.
Zoning In
County Commission votes down proposals to rezone property against owners’ wishes, but signals new skepticism of development.
Weekly Watch: Oct. 21-27, 2024
Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Property Rights and Fights
County Commissioner Andy Fox is pushing for something officials say they’ve never seen — downzoning properties against the owners’ wishes.
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