County Budget Passes With Historic Sheriff’s Raises

A burst of updated revenue estimates provides most of the cushion for large pay increases for deputies and corrections officers.

Mayor and Sheriff Reach Budget Deal

If approved, the compromise will provide historic raises to deputies and jailers and avoid a threatened lawsuit.

Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.

Respondents weigh in on the varied issues raised by the city, county and school system budget proposals.

Spangler’s case for a 30 percent raise for officers runs into skepticism from a tax-averse County Commission.

Mayor Glenn Jacobs unveils Knox County’s first $1 billion spending plan — but Sheriff Tom Spangler says it doesn’t do enough for his officers.

As Sheriff Tom Spangler seeks a 30 percent raise for deputies and corrections officers, the possibility of a legal showdown looms.

Commissioner Dasha Lundy is seeking information about the department’s handling of an incident at McAlister’s Deli.

After Sheriff Tom Spangler refuses to publicly answer questions, Commissioner Dasha Lundy says she will attempt to bring subpoenas.

On the new year’s agenda: the Advance Knox planning project, major road construction and a new ambulance contract.