Elections will shake up County Commission as Mayor Glenn Jacobs continues to push for a new growth plan.
2023 Revue: Knox County Government
The year brought a new ambulance contract, a historic raise for sheriff’s employees, and tensions over the growth plan, guns and KCSO accountability.
Emergency Decisions
County Commissioners ask pointed questions about the proposed new ambulance contract and its recipient, corporate giant AMR.
Knox County Chooses AMR
The county would pay $2.1 million a year for ambulance service under a recommended contract with its existing provider.
Growing Concerns
Advocates for preserving farms and rural areas see danger in the county’s proposed new growth map.
An Unsustainable System
As Knox County prepares to enter a new ambulance contract, a report lays out the problems with the current one — and why fixing it will cost more.
Where’s the Recession?
Although local finance officials remain cautious, the long-warned-of downturn has yet to arrive.
Building Backlogs
As the population continues to grow, the city and the county are struggling to keep up with the demand for approving construction projects.
Keeping Care
Knox County aims to keep a child care facility open with help from a state program, federal funding and an aspirational owner.
2022 Revue: Knox County
Elections kept incumbents in place while giving County Commission its first female majority. And the Advance Knox process began to set a vision for the county’s future.