After an audit prompted by a lost vaccine shipment, officials assure county commissioners they are making reforms.
Turn Down for What?
County Commission is preparing to adopt a ‘Civility Code,’ the latest effort by local government bodies to regulate decorum. Will it matter?
Redrawing the Map
With Census data on the way, County Commission lays out a schedule for its once-a-decade challenge: creating nine equal districts.
County Moves Ahead With Public Notice Changes
The new ordinance will strip legal notices from the News Sentinel, but county officials say it is not a political move.
Show of Force
Dozens of deputies pack a County Commission meeting, leading to allegations of intimidation from activists — and one commissioner.
‘No Longer Welcome’?
The Public Building Authority says the protesters arrested at Monday’s Commission meeting can still enter the City County Building.
Commission Debates A.J. PILOT Deal
Some question the need for a tax break for developers, while others argue it’s the best path to restoring the historic hotel building.
Weekly Watch: April 19-25, 2021
Every Monday, we give you a rundown of the week’s public meetings and civic events.
‘There Is No Us and Them’
Pledging to protect the community, Buchanan expresses dismay at the divisions over the pandemic response following the Board of Health’s demise.
Commission Accelerates Plan to Dissolve Health Board
A late addition to the agenda means the final vote on removing the body’s authority will come next week.











