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Letter: Iwanski endorses Smallridge for Charter Commission in District 8

Posted at 1:15 pm October 25, 2016
By Oak Ridge Today Letters Leave a Comment

To the Editor:

Choose your charter commissioner wisely.

As noted in a recent Knoxville News Sentinel editorial “Voters must take care with charter commission picks” in the upcoming Anderson County election. They note further that a home rule charter has “options for improving county government, but also ample opportunity to make government worse.”

A charter abolishes and replaces the constitutional form of government. The charter form of county government is an option that completely restructures county government in a way that could affect almost every elected office and the citizens they serve.

It is important that we elect members to the charter commission that will take on this important task with an open mind and willingness to study the options carefully in a way that looks out for the long term interests of Anderson County. It is important that those selected have a proven history of successful experience in county and city government. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Letters, Opinion Tagged With: Bob Smallridge, Charter Commission, county government, District 8, Jack Mitchell, Myron Iwanski, Norris Bulletin

Charter Commission candidates debate term limits, reducing County Commission, electing law director

Posted at 9:14 am October 25, 2016
By John Huotari 3 Comments

anderson-county-oak-ridge-charter-commission-candidates-collage

Seven candidates for Anderson County Charter Commission sparred over term limits, cutting the Anderson County Commission almost in half, and electing the law director during a public forum in Oak Ridge in October. The candidates, all from three Oak Ridge districts, are pictured above. They are, from top left, top row, Marjorie Mott Lloyd, Steve Mead, Kathy Moore, Theresa Scott, and from bottom left, bottom row, Bob Smallridge, David Stanley, and Hugh Ward. (Photos by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

Candidates for Anderson County Charter Commission sparred over term limits, cutting the Anderson County Commission almost in half, and electing the law director during a public forum this month.

There was also a heated exchange over whether two candidates—both county commissioners, including one in her first term and another halfway through his second—are permanent officeholders.

The seven candidates are running for three seats on the eight-member Anderson County Charter Commission in the November 8 election.

The debate over term limits has focused on whether the limits are necessary, whether they would encourage more young people to run for office, and whether Anderson County voters already have the right to impose term limits through elections, among other arguments for and against.

As proposed during the campaign, there could be a two-term limit on county commissioners and the county mayor. However, nothing will be official until the Charter Commission is elected next month, and the Charter Commission is not obligated to consider the proposal. Whether the commission even considers term limits could depend upon which candidates are elected. Any changes proposed by the Charter Commission will be considered by voters in November 2018. If approved, they would go into effect in September 2019. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2016 Election, 2016 Election, Anderson County, Front Page News, Government, Slider Tagged With: Anderson County, Anderson County Charter Commission, Anderson County Commission, Bob Smallridge, Charter Commission, David Stanley, District 6, District 7, District 8, Hugh Ward, Jim Cooper, Kathy Moore, law director, League of Women Voters, Marjorie Mott Lloyd, Myron Iwanski, November 8 election, Oak Ridge, Steve Mead, term limits, Theresa Scott

BBB-TV posts video from Anderson County Charter Commission candidate forum

Posted at 8:05 pm October 19, 2016
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

BBB-TV, Channel 12 in Oak Ridge, has posted video from the candidate forum for Anderson County Charter Commission candidates in districts six through eight. Those three districts are primarily in Oak Ridge.

The candidate forum was September 20 at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce.

See the forum in the video below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2016 Election, Anderson County, Front Page News, Government Tagged With: Anderson County Charter Commission, BBB-TV, Bob Smallridge, Channel 12, David G. Stanley, District 6, District 7, District 8, Hugh B. Ward Jr., Kathy Moore, Marjorie Mott Lloyd, Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Steve Mead, Theresa Scott

Smallridge, a former school superintendent, running for Charter Commission

Posted at 3:30 pm September 27, 2016
By Oak Ridge Today Staff 1 Comment

Bob Smallridge

Bob Smallridge

Bob Smallridge is running for Anderson County Charter Commission in District 8, which includes the Emory Valley, Hendrix Creek, and Woodland voting precincts.

The eight-member Charter Commission will be elected in November with the purpose of considering and voting on possible changes to Anderson County government, a press release said.

Once elected and certified, the Commission will have nine months to come up with a recommended document for voter approval or rejection through a countywide referendum.

As pointed out in a recent newspaper editorial, a home rule charter provides, “numerous options for improving county government, but also ample opportunity to make government worse,” the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2016 Election, Anderson County, Education, Front Page News, Government, K-12, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County Charter Commission, Anderson County Government, Bob Smallridge, Carol Smallridge, Charter Commission, District 8, Emory Valley, Hendrix Creek, home rule charter, Oak Ridge Schools, Ron Shelton, Woodland

Yager wins special election for Anderson County Commission, District 8

Posted at 9:38 pm August 4, 2016
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Phil Yager

Phil Yager

 

Note: This story was last updated at 12:05 a.m.

Phil Yager beat two other candidates to win a seat on Anderson County Commission in District 8 in Oak Ridge on Thursday.

The special election for the District 8 seat was held along with the county general election and state and federal primaries on Thursday, August 4. District 8 includes the Emory Valley, Hendrix Creek, and Woodland voting precincts in Oak Ridge.

Yager finished with 542 votes, compared to 239 for Angeleque McNutt and 227 for Myra Mansfield, according to unofficial results posted on the Anderson County Election Commission website.

The final results from all 27 precincts, plus early, absentee, and write-in ballots, were posted at 10:41 p.m. Thursday. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2016 Election, Anderson County, Front Page News, Government Tagged With: Anderson County Commission, Anderson County Election Commission, Anderson County School Board, Andy McKamey, Angeleque McNutt, county general election, Dail Cantrell, District 8, early voting, election day, Emory Valley, Glenda J. Langenberg, Hendrix Creek, Herman Collins, John K. Alley Jr., John S. Burrell, Michael McKamey, Myra Mansfield, Phil Yager, Rickey Rose, Robin Biloski, Scott Daugherty, Shain Vowell, special election, Tennessee House of Representatives, voting, Woodland, Zach Bates

Letter: McNutt an involved citizen, small business owner with desire to serve District 8

Posted at 7:37 pm August 3, 2016
By Oak Ridge Today Letters Leave a Comment

To the Editor:

I would like to ask other District 8 voters to join me in supporting Angeleque McNutt for County Commissioner.

While I certainly don’t want to discredit the other candidates who are running for this seat, and I appreciate their willingness to be involved in our county operations, I do feel that Angeleque has handled herself in a professional, informed, and non-confrontational manner since she was appointed in August 2015, and has proven herself to be a quick study on the issues affecting Anderson County, and in particular District 8.

In addition to her sworn duties as our District 8 representative, she has also demonstrated her desire for a deeper level of involvement through her participation in several committees within county government, as well as her general involvement in many community events/activities throughout Anderson County. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2016 Election, Letters, Opinion Tagged With: Anderson County, Angeleque McNutt, county commissioner, District 8, Mark Harvey

Letter: Yager has experience, education, volunteer spirit for District 8 seat

Posted at 7:29 pm August 3, 2016
By Oak Ridge Today Letters Leave a Comment

To the Editor:

I am writing this letter in support of Phil Yager, candidate for County Commission in the Eighth District. In the past year, I have come to know Phil, and having attended the recent Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum and listening to Phil discuss his experience, education, and volunteer spirit, he is the best candidate to represent our district on the Anderson County Commission.

Phil and his wife have been homeowners in Oak Ridge since 2006. He has a B.S. degree in Business Administration and has had a 30-year career in the investment industry. His background in financial management will be a great asset to the County Commission. He also has experience in the areas of mediation and arbitration, having served as Director of Mediation and Arbitration for the Better Business Bureau. This position gave him experience in conflict resolution and will enhance his ability to work with other commissioners and city, county, and state official to facilitate positive opportunities for our residents. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2016 Election, Letters, Opinion Tagged With: Anderson County Commission, August 4 election, District 8, Eighth District, Hans Vogel, Phil Yager

Reminder: Anderson County Commission candidates at Thursday forum

Posted at 6:28 pm July 13, 2016
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Reminder: A Thursday morning forum will feature three candidates for Anderson County Commission.

The three candidates are Myra Mansfield, Angeleque McNutt, and Phil Yager. They are running for one of two seats in District 8, which includes the Emory Valley, Hendrix Creek, and Woodland voting precincts in Oak Ridge.

The candidate forum is from 7:30-9 a.m. Thursday, July 14, at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, which is at 1400 Oak Ridge Turnpike.

Gene Patterson will be the moderator. The forum is free and open to the public.

See previous story here: [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2016 Election, Anderson County, Business, Government, Oak Ridge, Top Stories Tagged With: Advocacy Committee, Anderson County Commission, Angeleque McNutt, candidate forum, District 8, Emory Valley, Gene Patterson, Hendrix Creek, Myra Mansfield, Myron Iwanski, Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Phil Yager, Robin Biloski, Stacy Myers, Woodland

Small business owner seeks to retain seat on County Commission

Posted at 12:05 pm June 5, 2016
By Angeleque McNutt Leave a Comment

Angeleque McNutt

Angeleque McNutt

Anderson County Commissioner Angeleque McNutt wants to keep her seat on County Commission, and she has announced that she is a candidate in the August 4 election.

McNutt, who owns Rainbow Florist in Oak Ridge, was appointed to replace Robin Biloski on Anderson County Commission when Biloski resigned on August 3 because she and her husband Bill moved to Madeira Beach, Florida.

McNutt now represents District 8, one of two commissioners in that district (Myron Iwanski is the other commissioner). The district includes Emory Valley, Hendrix Creek, and Woodland in Oak Ridge.

McNutt’s appointment to the seat by the County Commission in August 2015 was through the August 2016 county general election. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2016 Election, Anderson County, Front Page News, Government, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County Commission, Angeleque McNutt, August 2016 county general election, August 4 election, Children’s Advocacy Board of Directors, Community Mediation Board of Directors, county general election, District 8, Elise Morris, Emory Valley, Hendrix Creek, Myra Mansfield, Myron Iwanski, Phil Yager, property tax rate, Rainbow Florist, Robin Biloski, Woodland

Phil Yager announces candidacy for Anderson County Commission

Posted at 10:50 am April 14, 2016
By Kay Brookshire Leave a Comment

Phil Yager

Phil Yager

Note: This story was last updated at 12 p.m. June 5.

Phil Yager has announced that he is a candidate for Anderson County Commission in District 8, which includes the Woodland, Hendrix Creek, and Emory Valley precincts.

“I am running for this position because I want to work hard on issues that are important to all of us: safe neighborhoods, economic development, quality education, and improving our housing stock,” Yager said in a press release. He wants to help expand business and industrial opportunities, maintain the county’s quality of life, and make sure children have excellent schools.

Community service is important to Yager, who has served as a community volunteer for a number of organizations, the press release said. He was appointed by Oak Ridge City Council to serve on the Industrial Development Board and serves as treasurer on that board. He was also appointed to serve on the Oak Ridge Board of Building and Housing Code of Appeals.

Serving on those boards, Yager has been actively involved in important issues facing Oak Ridge—industrial and retail growth, as well as the issue of distressed housing, the press release said. Yager was also selected to serve on the Oak Ridge Charter Review Committee. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2016 Election, Anderson County, Front Page News, Government Tagged With: Anderson County, Anderson County Commission, Angeleque McNutt, District 8, Emory Valley Center, general election, Industrial Development Board, Myron Iwanski, Oak Ridge Board of Building and Housing Code of Appeals, Oak Ridge Charter Review Committee, Oak Ridge Neighborhood Watch Program, Phil Yager, Robin Biloski, United Way of Anderson County

McNutt appointed to replace Biloski on AC Commission

Posted at 8:07 pm August 17, 2015
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Angeleque McNutt of Rainbow Florist

Angeleque McNutt of Rainbow Florist in Oak Ridge was appointed to the Anderson County Commission on Monday, replacing Robin Biloski, who resigned August 3. (Angeleque McNutt via Facebook)

Business owner Angeleque McNutt has been appointed to replace Robin Biloski on Anderson County Commission. Biloski resigned on August 3 because she and her husband Bill are moving to Madeira Beach, Florida.

McNutt, who owns Rainbow Florist in Oak Ridge, will represent District 8. That district includes Emory Valley, Hendrix Creek, and Woodland in Oak Ridge.

McNutt will serve until the August 2016 election, the next county general election. She told commissioners on Monday that she will seek re-election in that election.

McNutt was appointed in a 8-6 vote after a first-round 7-7 tie between her and candidate Phil Yager. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Front Page News, Government, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County Commission, Angeleque McNutt, District 8, Myra Mansfield, Myron Iwanski, Phil Yager, Rainbow Florist, Robin Biloski, Theresa Scott

County Commission to consider replacement for Biloski in District 8

Posted at 10:18 pm August 12, 2015
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Robin Biloski

Robin Biloski

The Anderson County Commission will consider appointing a new commissioner in District 8 on Monday. The new commissioner will replace Robin Biloski, who resigned on August 3 because she and her husband Bill are moving to Madeira Beach, Florida.

Anderson County Commission Chair Robert McKamey will allow voters registered in Anderson County to submit names to the County Commission for consideration before commissioners vote or consider any motion or resolution on filling the position. The names may be submitted in writing to the chair prior to the meeting, or they may be submitted in person at the meeting.

In order for a name to be considered, a member of the County Commission must subsequently nominate the person. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Front Page News, Government, Meetings and Events, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County Commission, Anderson County Courthouse, District 8, Myron Iwanski, Robert McKamey, Robin Biloski

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