At a forum in the Old City, entrepreneurs question county-mayor candidates on a host of business and economic-development topics.
Primary 2026: Knox County Mayor
Larsen Jay, Betsy Henderson and Kim Frazier are vying for the Republican nomination to succeed Mayor Glenn Jacobs. Democrat Beau Hawk is waiting in the wings.
Staking Policy Claims
At a low-key forum, county mayoral hopefuls discussed growth, housing, infrastructure, immigration enforcement and more.
Jay’s GOP Credentials Challenged
State party executive committee rejects the Knox County Conservative Republicans’ bid to purge the GOP commissioner from the primary ballot.
Time Crunch
Knox County must adhere to a compressed schedule to adopt a Unified Development Ordinance before the 2026 county election.
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.
Proposal Would Add Two Seats to School Board
The at-large positions would provide more representatives — and probably bolster the board’s Republican majority.
Commission Adopts New Land Use Plan
A host of amendments add some teeth and detail to the 20-year vision for Knox County growth and development.
Competing Visions
As County Commission prepares to vote on a new plan for growth and development, tensions remain over how to protect rural areas and provide infrastructure.
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