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Ron Paul to speak at Knox County's Lincoln Day Dinner

by design | Feb 19, 2013 | Knox County, News, The Daily Focus

With a master’s stroke, newly elected Knox County GOP Chairwoman Ruthie Kuhlman further demonstrated, not only her commitment to to the success of the Knox County Republican Party, but her ability to propel the party forward today. She, along with the help of...

Franchise and Excise Tax Break an option for South Knox Businesses?

by design | Feb 19, 2013 | News, The Daily Focus

Headlines lit up two weeks ago, when the Focus broke the story that Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett would seek tax relief from Nashville to aid South Knoxville businesses owners who have been affected by the closure of the Henley Street Bridge. The TDOT announcement...

Knox County Commission to consider a resolution in support of an elected school superintendent…

by design | Feb 19, 2013 | News, The Daily Focus

At today’s Knox County Commission work session Commissioner David Wright proposed resolution R-13-2-903. The resolution reads: “Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee expressing support of SB916/HB 741 providing for...

Ed Shouse to chair finance committee, McKenzie Vice Chair, Ownby Secretary

by design | Feb 19, 2013 | News, The Daily Focus

Commissioner Ed Shouse will chair finance committee. Commissioner Sam McKenzie will serve as vice chair. Commissioner Jeff Ownby will serve as secretary.

Hammond addresses conflict of interest with PCSD

by design | Feb 19, 2013 | News, The Daily Focus

Commissioner Mike Hammond to Dr. Jim McIntyre: “As it pertains to the relationship with the head of security with the awarding of the PCSD contract and a potential conflict of interest…What are we doing in the future to prevent this?” “The...

Norman questions Simplex Grinnell audit of security system

by design | Feb 19, 2013 | News, The Daily Focus

Knox County Commission Chairman Tony Norman to School Board Member Karen Carson: It might be wise to consider another company other than Simplex Grinnell to perform the audit. It would seem there is a potential for a conflict of interest there. Commissioner Sam...
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