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AC Democratic Party to discuss Bull Run closing

Posted at 2:05 pm January 20, 2022
By Kay Brookshire Leave a Comment

Adam Hughes

Adam Hughes, East Tennessee coordinator of Statewide Organizing for Community eMpowerment (SOCM), will discuss the closing of the Bull Run Steam Plant in a virtual meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 20, hosted by the Anderson County Democratic Party.

The steam plant, also known as the Tennessee Valley Authority Bull Run Fossil Plant, first opened in 1967. The coal-fired power plant is scheduled to be decommissioned in 2023, and many questions surround the plant closing concerning the long-term effects on groundwater, air, and soil quality in Anderson County, a press release said. Hughes will address these concerns at the meeting, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Federal, Government Tagged With: Adam Hughes, Anderson County Democratic Party, Bull Run Fossil Plant, Bull Run Steam Plant, SOCM, Statewide Organizing for Community eMpowerment, Tennessee Valley Authority

Anderson County Democratic Party to elect new leaders at convention

Posted at 9:38 pm August 12, 2021
By Kay Brookshire Leave a Comment

The Anderson County Democratic Party will hold a Biennial Reorganization Convention to elect new leaders on Saturday, August 21.

The meeting will take place at the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church at 809 Oak Ridge Turnpike in Oak Ridge, a press release said. Doors open for registration at 1 p.m. The convention will start promptly at 2 p.m.

Local Democrats will elect a chair, vice chairs, secretary, treasurer, and executive committee members from all areas of the county for a two-year term, the press release said.

“All Democrats who are residents of and who are registered voters of Anderson County are urged to attend to discuss the party’s agenda and events for 2021-2022,” the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Front Page News, Government Tagged With: Anderson County Democratic Party, Biennial Reorganization Convention, Eric Keller

Anderson County Democrats have picnic Saturday

Posted at 9:18 pm July 16, 2021
By Kay Brookshire Leave a Comment

Planning the picnic at the Pavilion are, from left, Ann Miller, Paula Daniel, Abbie Moore, Liz Ibbotson, Ann Mostoller, and Laura Carrington. (Submitted photo)

Anderson County Democrats will host a picnic from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at the Pavilion at the Oak Ridge Marina on Melton Lake Drive.

Hot dogs, toppings, side dishes, and cold drinks will be provided at the picnic, sponsored by the Anderson County Democratic Women’s Club and the Anderson County Democratic Party, a press release said. They request that those attending don’t bring food to share, although they may bring food for themselves. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Government Tagged With: Anderson County Democratic Party, Anderson County Democratic Women’s Club

Anderson County Democrats host chili cookoff, auction on Thursday

Posted at 4:27 pm February 17, 2020
By Kay Brookshire Leave a Comment

The Anderson County Democratic Party will host its annual chili cookoff and live auction from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, February 20, at the Oak Ridge Civic Center Gym at 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike.

Clinton Auctioneer Bear Stephenson, of Stephenson Auction and Realty, will conduct the live auction, a fundraiser for the Democratic Party. Homemade desserts and other items will be offered during the auction.

Chili chefs will bring meat and vegetarian chili to the gathering. Attendees will vote on their favorite chili prepared by local Democrats. Chili fixings, cornbread, desserts, iced tea, and other beverages will be served. The admission charge is $5 per person.

For more information, contact Ellen Faby at [email protected].

This press release was submitted by an advertiser or subscriber to Oak Ridge Today.

Filed Under: Anderson County, Government Tagged With: Anderson County Democratic Party, Bear Stephenson, Chili Cookoff

Peace Vigil on Sunday at Friendship Bell

Posted at 11:15 am September 22, 2019
By Kay Brookshire Leave a Comment

The International Friendship Bell is pictured above. (Submitted photo)

 

A Peace Vigil Against Gun Violence will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, September 22, at the Oak Ridge International Friendship Bell Peace Pavilion in Alvin K. Bissell Park at 1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike, a press release said. The vigil will feature guest speakers, music, and opportunities to write postcards to state and federal elected officials and sign a petition, the release said.

The Reverend Jake Morrill of Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church will serve as moderator of the vigil. Jinx Watson, who has experienced gun violence in Knoxville, will be among speakers for the event, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County Democratic Party, Anderson County Democratic Women’s Club, Anderson County NAACP, Jake Morrill, Jinx Watson, Moms Demand Action, Peace Vigil against Gun Violence, Roane County Democratic Party, Roane County NAACP, Women's Interfaith Dialogue of Oak Ridge

Anderson County Democrats to hold reorganization meeting

Posted at 7:00 pm March 19, 2019
By Megan McNees Leave a Comment

The Anderson County Democratic Party will hold a Biennial Reorganization Convention to elect new leaders on Saturday, March 30, at the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church. Doors open for registration at 12:30 p.m., and the start time is 1 p.m., a press release said. Participants must be there by 1 p.m., or participation will not be allowed. Lunch and beverages will be provided, the press release said.

Local Democrats will elect a new chair, vice chairs, secretary, treasurer, and the Executive Committee for Anderson County to a two-year term. All Democratic residents who are eligible voters of Anderson County are urged to attend to discuss the party’s agenda and events for 2019-20, the press release said.

About the reorganization, Chair Megan McNees said: “The party reorganization is a vital part of the county party system. It provides our membership with the chance to voice their opinions and to have them be heard. These elections will have a direct impact on party governance and by extension the 2020 elections. Now, more than ever, it’s so important to be active in your government. It’s every citizen’s duty to pay attention and get involved. Attending our reorganization is an easy first step.”

During the reorganization, attendees will evaluate the effectiveness of their county party’s bylaws and leadership, the press release said. Each county party determines its own needs, elects new leaders, and enacts reforms to build a stronger grassroots organization, the release said.

This press release was submitted by Megan McNees.

Filed Under: Anderson County, Front Page News, Government Tagged With: Anderson County Democratic Party, Biennial Reorganization Convention, Democrats, Megan McNees, politics

Anderson County Democrats have candidate forum Thursday

Posted at 6:06 pm April 18, 2018
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

The Anderson County Democratic Party will have a candidate forum at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Oak Ridge from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2018. (Submitted photo)

The Anderson County Democratic Party will have a candidate forum at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Oak Ridge from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2018. (Submitted photo)

 

The Anderson County Democratic Party has a candidate forum in Oak Ridge on Thursday.

The forum is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Oak Valley Baptist Church.

Candidates expected to attend include Ebony Capshaw, Richard Dawson, Mark Lucas, Alden Souza, and Nathaniel Varner, an event notice said.

Capshaw and Lucas are both running unopposed in the May 1 primary for Anderson County Democrats. Capshaw is running for Anderson County trustee, and Lucas is running for Anderson County sheriff. After the May 1 elections, they will face the winners of the Republican Party primaries, which are also on May 1, in the August 2 county general election for trustee and sheriff. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2018 Election, Anderson County, Government, Top Stories Tagged With: Alden Souza, Anderson County Democratic Party, Anderson County Democrats, Anderson County Sheriff, Anderson County trustee, August 2 county general election, candidate forum, Democratic primary election, District 33, Ebony Capshaw, Mark Lucas, May 1 primary, Nathaniel Varner, Richard Dawson, Tennessee House of Representatives

Anderson County Democratic Party celebrating Black History Month tonight

Posted at 7:56 am February 22, 2018
By Maureen Hoyt Leave a Comment

Ebony Capshaw

Ebony Capshaw

 

The Anderson County Democratic Party will celebrate Black History Month at its meeting and potluck from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 22, at the Claxton Community Center, a press release said. The guests will include a candidate for Anderson County trustee.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a main dish, side dish, or dessert to share for the potluck, the press release said.

“However, as always, all are welcome, and bringing food is optional,” the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2018 Election, Anderson County, Government Tagged With: Anderson County Democratic Party, Anderson County trustee, Black History Month, Claxton Community Center, Delores Cole, Ebony Capshaw, Rose Weaver, Scarboro

U.S. Senate candidate Mackler will be in Oak Ridge on Thursday

Posted at 11:50 pm October 18, 2017
By Maureen Hoyt 1 Comment

James Mackler

James Mackler

 

James Mackler, the first Tennessee Democrat to launch a 2018 U.S. Senate campaign, will be in Oak Ridge on Thursday.

Mackler, a Nashville attorney and Iraq War veteran, will be the keynote speaker at the Anderson County Democratic Party general meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, in the Social Hall of the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, a press release said.

U.S. Senator Bob Corker, a Tennessee Republican, is not seeking re-election in 2018. U.S. Representative Marsha Blackburn, also a Tennessee Republican, has announced she will run for Corker’s seat.

A press release said Mackler left his job six months ago as a prosecutor and defense attorney to run for Corker’s seat. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2018 Election, Federal, Government, Top Stories Tagged With: 2018 U.S. Senate campaign, Anderson County Democratic Party, Bob Corker, James Mackler, Marsha Blackburn, Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, Tennessee Democrat, U.S. Senate

Anderson County Democratic Party to elect new leaders at reorganization convention

Posted at 12:18 pm March 11, 2017
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Image by Anderson County Democratic Party

Image by Anderson County Democratic Party

 

The Anderson County Democratic Party will have a Biennial Reorganization Convention to elect new leaders at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 25, a press release said. The meeting will take place in the Social Hall of the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church at 809 Oak Ridge Turnpike. All county Democrats are welcome, the press release said.

Local Democrats will elect a new chairperson, first vice chair, second vice chair, secretary, treasurer, and the Executive Committee, which is comprised of 16 members. Executive Committee members will be elected from each district in Anderson County for 2017-2018, and they will serve two-year terms.

“All Democratic residents who are eligible voters of Anderson County are urged to attend to discuss the party’s agenda and events scheduled for 2017-2018,” the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Front Page News, Government Tagged With: Anderson County Democratic Party, Anderson County Democrats, Catherine Denenberg, Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, Reorganization Convention

Reader photos: 500 attend ‘Standing in Solidarity’ event hosted by AC Democratic Party

Posted at 10:30 pm February 2, 2017
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

About 500 people attended the "Standing in Solidarity" event hosted by the Anderson County Democratic Party at Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church on Jan. 21, 2017. (Photo by Ellen Smith)

About 500 people attended the “Standing in Solidarity” event hosted by the Anderson County Democratic Party at Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (Photo by Ellen Smith)

 

Organizers said they expected about 70 people. Instead, roughly 500 people showed up.

It was the “Standing in Solidarity” event hosted by the Anderson County Democratic Party at Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church on Saturday, January 21.

The purpose was to show support with the worldwide protests of President Donald Trump, said Scott Julius of the Anderson County Democratic Party. He said there were tables from 20 different progressive organizations at the January 21 event.

Several readers have sent photos from the event. Here are some of them. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Federal, Front Page News, Government, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County Democratic Party, Donald Trump, Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, Pat Fain, Scott Julius, Standing in Solidarity, Woman's March on Washington

Gail Martin—former AC school board member, county election administrator—dies at 75

Posted at 12:24 pm September 9, 2016
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Shirley Gail Martin

Shirley Gail Martin

Note: This story was updated at 2:37 p.m.

Shirley Gail Martin, a former longtime member of the Anderson County school board who served two years as county election administrator, died Wednesday, September 7. She was 75.

Martin, of Claxton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, her obituary said.

“She was an education activist who gave 24 years to the Anderson County Board of Education, as well as being a devoted Democrat,” the obituary said.

Former Anderson County School Director Larry Foster, who retired at the end of June, said Martin will be missed as a personal friend and also as a community leader. She worked for excellence in education in Anderson County, Foster said, and her long service on the school board indicated that.

Martin stayed involved in the educational area even after she left the school board, and she would attend meetings, call Foster from time to time to ask what was happening, and bring issues of concern to him.

“She wanted excellence,” Foster said Friday. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Education, Front Page News, Government, K-12, Obituaries, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County Board of Education, Anderson County Democratic Party, Anderson County Democratic Women, Anderson County Election Commission, Catherine Denenberg, Gail Martin, Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, Jo Ann Garrett, Larry Foster, Mark Stephens, Shirley Gail Martin

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