Knox County’s indoor mask requirement died quickly amid the interplay of the governor’s manifold executive orders on the COVID-19 response.
COVID in the Courts
A revised complaint leads to a change of venue for a lawsuit by two plastic surgeons seeking to nullify the county’s mask mandate.
Election 2020: Charter Amendment #1
Knox County voters will decide again whether they want to keep an elected law director — the only such position in the state.
Health Fight
With a crowd of anti-mask protesters cheering them on, County Commission weighs changes to the Board of Health.
Taking the Oath
County Commission welcomes four new members and elects a chairman, as county officeholders are sworn in.
Ballot Questions
The chairman of the county’s Charter Review Committee says the Law Department ‘slanted’ the language on a charter amendment about the law director.
Knox County Will Vote on Appointing Law Director
In its final meeting, the Charter Review Committee approves a ballot measure to abolish the elected office.
Experience Prevails
In countywide primary contests, Republican voters chose candidates who have been there and done that.
Primary 2020: County Law Director
As David Buuck faces off against Cathy Quist-Shanks in the Republican primary, the candidates define the office’s role differently.
Power Poll: Appoint the Law Director
Should Knox County abolish its most unusual elected office? Our latest survey of local community leaders shows strong support.