The qualifying period for the upcoming Kingston City Council election has been extended after Vice Mayor Lucy Johnson withdrew her nominating petition following the original qualifying deadline. Under Tennessee’s “Anti-Skullduggery Act” additional candidates may qualify when an incumbent withdraws during the prescribed period following the original deadline. The new qualifying …
Read More »Norris Appoints New Council Member and Approves Sidewalk Project
The Norris City Council has selected Alex Munro to fill a vacant council seat. Munro will serve the remainder of Loretta Painter’s term, which continues through the November election. He has lived in Norris for about three years and currently serves on the city Planning Commission. Following the appointment, council …
Read More »Longtime Norris Mayor Chris Mitchell Will Not Seek Reelection
After nearly two decades of serving as mayor, Norris City Council member Chris Mitchell has announced he will not seek another term in this year’s city election. Mitchell has served on the Norris City Council since 2008 and has been selected by fellow council members to serve as mayor throughout …
Read More »Proposed Oak Ridge City Charter Amendments on November Ballot
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Sept. 8, 2022) – Two proposed amendments to the Oak Ridge City Charter will be on the November 8, 2022, General Election ballot for Oak Ridge voters. The first adds a requirement that a summary of City Council proceedings be published on the City’s website and removes …
Read More »3300+ vote on Day One of early voting in Anderson
Early voting for the November 3rd election began on Wednesday in Tennessee and will continue through October 29th. In Anderson County, 3355 people cast ballots in local, state and federal races on day one. Anderson County residents can vote early at the Anderson County Fair Association Building at 218 Nave …
Read More »Absentee ballot application deadline is October 27
Reprinted from the Norris Bulletin – Jack Mitchell Publisher The November absentee ballot application deadline is October 27. To request or apply for a ballot, call 865-457-6238, or go online to www.acelect.com and email the completed application to acec@andersontn.org. You must request a ballot again even if you voted absentee …
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