I have long maintained that the people inside East Ridge City Hall, elected officials and upper management, have had their priorities wrong. You may disagree, but it is my conviction that the number one priority is public safety, followed by sanitation, street maintenance, code enforcement, and parks and recreation.  So, this spring when Councilwoman Esther […]

I am writing to respond to Chris Helton’s letter regarding the proposed amendment to the East Ridge City Charter, Ordinance #1166 (regulating the East Ridge City Judge).  This amendment updates the residency requirement for the East Ridge City Judge from “East Ridge” to “Hamilton County” and clarifies the East Ridge City Charter to prohibit the East […]

When the opportunity came up to write a testimonial for Mr. Larry Grohn, I was honored and I jumped at the opportunity. First I would like to point out the fact that being a teacher at Adams City High School in the rough neighborhood of Commerce City, Colorado is no easy task for anyone. This […]

I am writing this for my dear friend, Mr. Chris Dixon. His mother has been my neighbor for several years. I can say this without any speck of doubt that he is one of the sincerest and caring people that I have ever met. He is always there and willing to help and support everyone […]

In April of this year, the City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 1166 which sets up a referendum for the public to vote at this upcoming August 4 election to amend the City Charter relative to the East Ridge municipal judge position.  It is significant that the City Council unanimously approved this Ordinance this past April […]

 I just wanted to take the time to send this email and let you guys know how amazing of an attorney Chris Dixon has been for me. He’s a fantastic person with a good heart who cares about his job and about the people that he helps. He not only went above and beyond but […]

To all my East Ridge friends and concerned citizens: As a former Assistant District Attorney in Hamilton County, former City Attorney for the City of East Ridge and former Municipal Court Judge of East Ridge, I urge each of you to vote against the referendum to make the East Ridge Court Clerk an employee of […]

This editorial is from Tennessee/Lookout Recently, I was shown a video by Phil Williams from NewsChannel 5 in Nashville, the city’s CBS affiliate. As I watched the recording of Larry Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, I became infuriated. This was not about charter schools or Hillsdale College. This was an attack on public […]

I am writing to recommend Chris Dixon for Judge of East Ridge.  I have had the privilege of knowing Mr. Dixon for several years, and during this time, I have observed many qualities in him that are hallmarks of successful attorney and judge. Among the qualities I have observed are dedication to work; attention to detail; […]

I am deeply concerned by the actions of the sanitation department here in East Ridge. After my recycle was not picked up on my scheduled day last Friday, I email Mr. (Robert) Parker (head of the sanitation department) telling him so. For the record, this is the third time this year my recycle has NOT […]

I was excited to hear that Chris (Dixon) was running for Municipal Court Judge of East Ridge. I’ve known Chris for the past eight years and he has truly been a good friend. In our neighborhood, we see life similar to how we grew up, you knew your neighbors. I’ve joined Chris and two other […]

I don’t know who else is running but here’s what I do know: Chris Dixon is one heck of an attorney who is not afraid to hold a corrupt East Ridge police officer accountable. East Ridge needs less “good old boy” and more honest justice and accountability regardless of who it is. He is willing […]

This editorial is from Tennessee/Lookout In the wake of the May 24 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Texas,  someone desperately asked: “Why is this happening?” I was shocked by the question because to me, as a theologian, the answer is painfully obvious. American history, culture and social norms are built upon the foundational equation: […]