Dobbins Indicted

Former Trustee’s Office employee accused of using insider information to profit from land deals; a state report details other county transgressions.

Ballard Busted

A Knox County grand jury charged Property Assessor Phil Ballard with one count of official misconduct, but declined to indict Trustee Justin Biggs.

By closing a reappraisal loophole, Knox County Commission looks to increase revenues by millions without raising taxes.

Republican Phil Ballard, who held the seat previously, is running against Democratic newcomer Drew Harper.

In Knox County, the March 5 primary was dominated by Republicans — a reversal from four years ago.

The former property assessor ekes out a win in the Republican primary as he campaigns to retake the office.

Both candidates in the GOP primary offer their experience in the office as their primary qualification for the job.

With a countywide reappraisal on the horizon, the use of technology is emerging as an issue in the Knox County property assessor’s race.