Austin Dodson Pledges New Future As Overton Executive
Newly elected Overton County Executive Austin Dodson preparing to take office after voters supported his vision for a new direction for the county. Dodson said the election results reflect a desire from the community to move toward a different future. Dodson said he intends to apply excellence to the daily operations of the executive’s office. […]
Executive Candidates Address Future At Overton Forum
Candidates for Overton County Executive will participate in a public forum Thursday to discuss their visions for the future of the county. Independent candidate Ben Danner said the event provides a necessary opportunity for voters to evaluate the knowledge and qualifications of those seeking office. “It’s really important to see no matter what party anybody’s […]
Overton Executive Candidates Pledge New Animal Committee
Candidates for Overton County Executive have pledged to form a new animal welfare committee to address the local overpopulation crisis. Friends of Overton County Animals Administrator Michelle Lee said the proposed committee would include the county executive, county commissioners, and representatives from local animal rescues. Lee said the group intends to request an ex-officio member […]
Overton County Executive Dodson Moves On
Republican candidate Austin Dodson won the primary race for Overton County Executive Tuesday night. Dodson said the primary race took a major time commitment as he prioritized his bid for public office above all else. Dodson received 48 percent of the total votes to advance past Gregg Nivens and Steven Barlow. “I treaded the pavement […]
Overton County Executive Candidates Debate Budget
Candidates for Overton County Executive debated the necessity of property tax increases and budget management during a Republican primary forum Tuesday. The forum featured candidates Austin Dodson and Gregg Nivens. The discussion focused heavily on the financial pressures facing the county following a recent tax rate adjustment. “Our citizens are struggling right now,” Dodson said, […]
Meet The Candidate Forum Coming To Livingston Saturday
Overton County residents will have the chance to meet the Republican candidates for county executive and governor at a forum Saturday. Forum Organizer Scott Deatherage said candidates confirmed include Gregg Nivens and Austin Dodson, who are running for county executive, and State Representative Monty Fritts, who is running for Governor. Deatherage said candidates will make […]
