Mattson Appointed As New Putnam District 7 Commissioner
The Putnam County Commissioners appointed David Mattson to fill the vacant seat in District 7 at Monday night’s meeting. Mattson said he is originally from Cookeville and studied engineering at Tennessee Tech. Manson is a contractor and engineer and currently runs his own business. Manson said he wanted to be a commissioner because he enjoyed […]
Putnam Filling Commission Vacancy At Next Meeting
Putnam County will look to fill the District Seven vacancy on the county commission at the next meeting later this month. Registered voters of the county may submit names to the commission for consideration. A member of the commission must nominate the individual. The vacancy comes after Commissioner AJ Donadio recently moved outside of District […]
Putnam Commission Does Not Want To See Red Flag Laws Enacted At Special Legislative Session
The Putnam County Commission does not want to see Red Flag Laws enacted at the special legislative session this month. According to House Bill 1574, the law as introduced, allows a court to issue a risk protection order upon finding clear and convincing evidence that a person poses a significant danger of causing personal injury […]
Putnam Commissioners Weigh In On Monday Night’s Budget Vote
Putnam County Commissioners set to decide on the final budget at their meeting Monday, with a proposed property tax increase of just over 18 cents. Commissioners not on the budget committee say their decision voting decisions are based on several components the recommendations of the committee, the needs of the citizens, and the need to […]
