County Commission recommends approval of expanding the TIF district around the new stadium, with an extra layer of assurance.
Weekly Watch: Aug.15-21, 2022
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Meriting Attention
County Commission expands and revamps the Merit System Council, which protects Sheriff’s Office employees from political retribution.
Costs and Benefits
County Commission weighs how to take politics out of the Merit System designed to protect sheriff’s employees … from politics.
Weekly Watch: June 20-26, 2022
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Election 2022: County Commission District 10
A well-funded Republican incumbent faces a Democratic newcomer for an at-large seat in a battle of two moderates.
Tax Rate Set to Plummet
Knox County Commission approves a $954 million budget that will be funded by the lowest tax rate in decades.
Housing Moves South
As County Commission approves a contentious rezoning, a developer’s representative says South Knox County ‘is on the map now.’
Rosy Picture, For Now
County commissioners seem satisfied with the proposed budget, but they worry about what comes next.
Primary 2022: County Commission District 10
Republican Incumbent Larsen Jay has a big campaign chest and a primary challenge from the right from attorney Steve Weiner.