Roane County Commissioners are scheduled to meet in a work session this evening at 7pm at the courthouse, to discuss how to spend the county’s estimated $10.4 million dollars in federal stimulus funds. County Executive Ron Woody say’s that a workshop is an effective way to get a feel from …
Read More »Roane County Government Employees may get an 8% pay raise this year
Roane County Commissioners on Monday night in their regular meeting were told by Roane County Mayor, Ron Woody, that all county employees, more than likely, will receive an 8% raise this next fiscal year when the budget is passed. He brought this up when asked about the minutes from the …
Read More »COVID-19 Update from Roane County Executive Ron Woody
Hello, this is Ron Woody, Roane County Executive, with a Tuesday, March 23rd 9:00 am update. Any data used in this Press Release is based on March 22nd data. We continue to receive good news related to Covid-19. Our positivity rate yesterday was 2.17% with only one (1) positive of …
Read More »COVID-19 Update from County Executive Ron Woody
Hello, this is Ron Woody, Roane County Executive, with a Tuesday, March 16th 12:30 pm update. We continue to have good news related to Covid-19. First, the State’s website is easier to view and retrieve data and information on who is administering shots, which shots are being given, and if …
Read More »COVID-19 Update from Roane County Executive Ron Woody
Hello, this is Ron Woody, Roane County Executive, with a Wednesday morning, March 3rd Covid-19 update. I extended the County Mask Mandate to March 31st, and we do anticipate that this will be the last extension. Our plans are not to extend; however, circumstances can change, but we are not …
Read More »Roane County Executive Ron Woody’s March Newsletter
Ron Woody’s monthly newsletter Roane County March Newsletter
Read More »COVID-19 UPDATE BY COUNTY EXECUTIVE RON WOODY
Hello, this is Ron Woody, Roane County Executive, with a Thursday morning February 25th update. Any data referenced today will be Wednesday, February 24th data. As the vaccination continues to be given and warmer weather begins, COVID numbers across the Nation, State, and County continues to improve. Currently, the State …
Read More »Change in Phases/ Scheduling System Update from County Executive
Hello, this is Ron Woody, Roane County Executive, with a Tuesday, February 16th 3:30 pm update. Good news again today. The State will change phases of vaccination eligibility effective Monday, February 22nd moving down to ages 65 and up and moving into phase 1b. Both moves are now on the …
Read More »Roane County Executive COVID-19 Update
Hello, this is Ron Woody, Roane County Executive, with a Tuesday afternoon February 9th update. Today’s data is based on Monday’s data. Vaccinations continue at the Roane County Health Department. Since February, we have averaged about 144 vaccines a day. Around 6.2% of the Roane County population has received their …
Read More »COVID-19 Vaccine Waiting List – Roane County
Hello, this is Ron Woody, Roane County Executive, with a 4:00 update. As I previously mentioned, the vaccination plan is very fluid. The State continues to tweak the process to streamline how folks can more easily be placed on the waiting list for the vaccine. Please keep in mind Roane …
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