Sparta Alderman Provide Tablets To Y, Seniors, Library
Sparta Aldermen will spend the remainder of a broadband grant supplying Chromebooks to residents in need including local seniors and library patrons. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the purchase of 160 Chromebook computers are the final act of spending the state grant. She said it gives back to the community. “We wanted to keep the […]
State Expert: Elected Boards Designed For Big Picture Focus
A Tennessee government expert said City Councils and Boards of Aldermen are designed to bring big-picture guidance to the cities and towns they lead, rather than day-to-day decision making. Honna Rogers is a MTAS Municipal Management Consultant at the University of Tennessee. Algood, Baxter, and Gainesboro have all dealt with multiple issues in recent weeks […]
Cookeville Hiring A Communications And Marketing Manager
Cookeville is hiring a new Communications and Marketing Manager position tasked with spreading cohesive, accurate messaging to residents. City Manager James Mills said right now, each department in the city communicates with the public on its own, sometimes leading to a lack of coordination. He said the last two City Councils have both pushed for […]
City Of Spencer Updates Utility Customer Service Policy
The City of Spencer considering new policies for situations when the city cannot safely access water meters. Mayor Alisa Farmer said the water utility continues to find policies, rates and procedures that create financial losses. “We’re trying to make it safe for our utility workers because they are some meters out there that they have […]
Monterey Board Of Aldermen May Not Fill Mayor Vacancy Until Next Election
The Town of Monterey has been without a mayor for almost five months following the passing of Mayor Nathan Walker. While some have called for a special election, the Board of Aldermen has said in the fall it would wait until after the holiday season to make an appointment. Now, Alderman Bill Wiggins said the […]
Monterey Aldermen Waiting To Appoint New Mayor Until 2023
Monterey aldemen do not want to name a new mayor until after the first of the year. Monterey Alderman Charles Looper said he does not want a special called election to decide who will serve as mayor. Looper said the town has historically appointed an alderman to fill mayor vacancies. However, the board has not […]
Monterey Aldermen Weigh In On Special Election Or Appointment For Next Mayor
Some residents have called on the Board of Aldermen to hold a special election instead of making an appointment to fill the seat of former Mayor Nathan Walker. Alderman Alex Garcia said his biggest concern is the expense of holding a special election. “I don’t know exactly what it would cost but I know it […]
Some Monterey Citizens Urging Special Election For Mayor
The death of Monterey Mayor Nathan Walker just two months after his election have some in the community calling for a special election. Former Board of Aldermen Member Rebecca Iaquinta said that with almost a full mayoral term left to serve, the current Aldermen should set up an election rather than make an appointment. “I […]
Gernt Defeats Clark In Allardt Mayor Race
City of Allardt will see a new Mayor in former Alderman Yvonne Gernt. Unofficial numbers report that Gernt defeated incumbent Mayor Patricia “Pat” Brown Clark by eight votes. Jim Wheaton ran unopposed for the Alderman seat on the ballot.
Doyle Mayor Ray Spivey Re-Elected
Doyle has re-elected Ray Spivey as its mayor. Spivey tallied 84 votes against his challenger Jimmy Dale Savage who earned 54 votes. A total of 138 people participated in the Mayor election of Doyle. Results are unofficial at this time.
