Former Trustee’s Office employee accused of using insider information to profit from land deals; a state report details other county transgressions.
Ballard Busted
A Knox County grand jury charged Property Assessor Phil Ballard with one count of official misconduct, but declined to indict Trustee Justin Biggs.
Discount Discontinued
By closing a reappraisal loophole, Knox County Commission looks to increase revenues by millions without raising taxes.
Rental Assistance Funds Stolen
Knox County and CAC employees have been charged with misappropriating funds from the same program in separate schemes.
HPUD Faces State Investigation
The beleaguered North Knox utility district continues to struggle with water leaks and high debt levels.
Former County Chief of Staff Indicted
Bryan Hair, who was right-hand man to County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, has been charged with official misconduct.
County Chief of Staff Resigns, Parks Director Fired
The shake-up in County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ administration comes as the state Comptroller’s Office launches an investigation.