City Council takes on a trio of unrelated matters involving a single West Knoxville development firm.
Moneyball Maneuvers
A revised financing plan for the new stadium near the Old City includes a loan to cover increasing costs and an expanded tax district to help pay for it.
Closing the Gap
A loan from Smokies’ owner Randy Boyd could be used to cover a stadium funding shortfall created by soaring construction materials costs.
‘Fair and Impartial’
Chief Paul Noel sets out to eliminate perceptions of favoritism in discipline at the Knoxville Police Department.
Changing of the Guard
After being sworn in as KPD’s new chief, Paul Noel takes the first step toward instituting new accountability training for the department.
Flexibility for the New Chief
Reclassifying deputy chiefs would give the new KPD leader the ability to hire his top commanders from outside the department.
Culture Appraisal
Council approves a third-party examination of KPD to coincide with the arrival of the city’s new police chief.
Power Poll: Justifying Tax Hikes
A majority of survey respondents say city employee pay increases and county infrastructure upgrades are sufficient reasons to raise property tax rates.
Council OKs Budget, Tax Hike
Kincannon’s $434.1 million budget proposal and the accompanying 50-cent property tax increase get reserved but solid support.
City Budget Vote Looms
Council will take up Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed $434.1 million budget and accompanying property tax increase on Tuesday.