Hamilton County Commission Elects New Chair & Chair Pro Tem
During The Hamilton County Commission Meeting Yesterday, September 1st, The Commission Nominated And Voted On The Commissioners To Fill The Roles Of New Chair And Chair Pro Tem.
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Chip Baker
James B. Walker Sworn In As New District 9 School Board Member
After Several Weeks Of District 9 Having Zero Representation On The Hamilton County School Board Due To The Resignation Of Steve Highlander From The School Board For His New Role As County Commissioner, The Hamilton County Commission Voted In James Brent Walker As The New District 9 School Board Member.
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Commission Debates Hamilton County Funding Of Literacy Program
A Debate Arose Among The Commissioners About The Effectiveness Of A County-Funded Literacy Program And It’s Continued Funding When There Are Two State-Sponsored Programs That Provide The Same Services.
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Commission Appoints Steve Highlander As District 9 Commissioner
With The Hamilton County Commission Unable To Reach The Required Five Votes For Any Of The Three Nominated Candidates To Fill Commissioner Bankston’s Vacancy Last Week, They Voted Again Yesterday Adding Additional Nominations From The Eight Individuals Who Applied For The Position.
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Hamilton County Commission At Impasse On Vote For Bankston’s Replacement
After Receiving The Resignation Of District 9 Commissioner Chester Bankston, The Hamilton County Commission Made The Decision To Fill The Vacancy At The June 2nd Regular Meeting. However, They Were Unable To Reach The Majority Vote Needed For Any Of The Three Nominated Candidates.
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Hamilton County Commission To Appoint Interim Replacement For State Rep Mike Carter
During The Hamilton County Commission’s Meeting Yesterday, Chairman Baker Made The Announcement That The Commission Intends To Appoint An Interim Replacement For State Representative Mike Carter Who Passed Away On May 15th.
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Boyd Blasts Chattanooga Chamber Over Baseless Claims of Systemic Racism
“Why Does It Seem That Over The Last Year And A Half, There Seems To Be A Preoccupation Of The Chamber Getting Into Political And Racial Issues? The Chamber Is Supported By This County To Create Jobs.” – Commissioner Boyd
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Hamilton County Commissioner Bankston Resigning At The End Of May
After Serving Hamilton County For Over A Decade, Hamilton County Commissioner Chester Bankston Announced His Impending Resignation Slated For May 31st.
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Radical Left-Wing Groups Back Tim Kelly Yet Some Republican Supporters Remain In Chattanooga Mayor’s Race
Kelly Has Accepted Donations From At Least Two Left-Leaning Progressive PACs, Yet Still Garners Support From Some Republican Officials.
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Republicans Boyd, Bankston, Fairbanks Side With Democrats For Personal Pay Increases
Hamilton County Commissioners Clash Over A Resolution That, If It Becomes State Law, Would Allow Commissioners To Set Their Own Salaries With Only 5 Votes In Favor.
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