Young Professional Mayoral Forum, Tuesday August 30th, 6:30pm-9pm.
The Knox County Young Republican Federation is pleased to announce that we will be co-hosting a forum for all candidates running for Mayor of Knoxville, focused on young professionals.
Joining us as co-hosts are: The Young Professionals of Knoxville, Young Professional Democrats of East Tennessee, and Knoxville Overground.
The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with an open time for city council candidates to meet and greet followed by a presentation by Lesgue of Women Voters of Knoxville/Knox County. The mayoral forum is scheduled for an 8 p.m. start. We welcome all citizens to attend, regardless of age.
BREAKING: Marilyn Roddy has announced that she is stepping out of the race for Mayor of Knoxville and will be seeking the 6th district State Senate seat.
She will not be able to use any money raised for the Mayor’s race in her run for the State Senate seat.
Interestingly, this leaves Ivan Harmon as the only Republican candidate in the race for Mayor of Knoxville.
via KnoxNews
It looks like Marilyn Roddy could drop out of the race for Mayor of Knoxville and run for State Senate, replacing State Senator Jamie Woodson. She has reportedly met with Lt Gov Ron Ramsey to talk about it. There is a lot of speculation about it, but it does seem to be natural race for Roddy. She has a sizable campaign warchest, an active campaign, and name recognition.
Democrat Election Commissioner Cameron Brooks has announced he will resign May 9th, due to moving with his job. If Greg Mackay is not reappointed as Administrator of Elections, then expect him to fill this vacancy.
Democrat County Commissioner Amy Broyles is trying to get the newly appointed Election Commissioner removed from the Election Commission. He was appointed by Republicans. She is trying to save Greg Mackay from being replaced. Which, he was, so this is really just her showing that she tried to save his job with an email. It’s interesting how easy it is for Democrats to get positive media coverage when trying to help other Democrats.
County Commission has approved a compromise ordinance for the county fee offices to submit a budget to the Mayor’s office. It was a 7-3 vote in favor of the plan. For the ordinance to pass, it will take two readings before the commission to pass.
Knoxville is redistricting the City Council districts this year. KnoxNews has a breakdown of the details.
City Council approved an ordinance to erect the soon-to-be-restored JFG sign in South Knoxville.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Pavlis family. Jamie Anderson Pavlis, City Councilman Nick Pavlis’ mother, died Tuesday.
Knox County Election Commission has appointed Scott Frith as Administrator of Elections. Congratulations to Scott! In unrelated news, Democrats cry fowl when Republicans pursue the will of the voters. via Knox News.
Lots of names being tossed around for possible appointment to take Sen. Jamie Woodson’s seat. The county commission will make the appointment. Interestingly, three commissioners have come forward thus far and indicated interest.
Former Knox County Criminal Court Judge Richard Baumgartner will donate the money in his campaign account to charity.
Announcement | Ben Farmer | 
August 29, 2011 12:13 pm | 
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