The county Law Department says there’s no basis for a complaint against Commissioner Kyle Ward, but committee members want clarification.
Legal Maneuvers
Three school board members ask County Commission for authority to hire their own attorney in the school mask lawsuit.
Shifting Stories
Shifting StoriesThe Knox County Law Department says that the sheriff’s immigration enforcement program complies with state law. But its arguments have varied — and have sometimes been incorrect.by jesse fox mayshark, Compassand tyler whetstone, knoxville news sentinelJune 9, 2021(Photo courtesy of U.S. Immigration and customs enforcement)This is a joint report of Compass and the Knoxville News Sentinel. It is a … Read More
Mandate Post-Mortem
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.
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