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Poss Backs Cox for East Ridge Judge

August 3, 2022 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Tracy Cox is the ideal candidate for judge in East Ridge. She possesses all of the best qualities of a judge: she is intelligent, experienced, thoughtful, level-headed and fair. Tracy gives her time to the community, hosting a podcast where she interviews local community leaders and addresses issues of interest to the area.  She volunteers […]

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Jones: Dixon Believes in Truth, Honesty, and Integrity

August 2, 2022 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

I have known Chris Dixon for several years. He has stood by a family member through some tough times.  He believes in truth, honesty, and integrity, and has demonstrated these values in his work with us.  He also has compassion and common sense judgement when dealing with our legal system. I would have every faith […]

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Ruth Backing Cox in Judge Race

August 1, 2022 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Tennessee lawyer, Tracy Cox, is offering her talent and service as your City Judge. I have known Cox for a number of years and have practiced with her as co-counsel with joint responsibility in numerous casesduring her tenure with Legal Aid of East Tennessee. I know her legal ability, ethics and temperament to serve as […]

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Ignore Partisan Politics, Vote Perkins

August 1, 2022 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

I am a Republican who is voting for Katie Perkins for school board. I have known Katie and her family for many years. Our sons play baseball at Camp Jordan together. Her husband is the assistant coach. Katie and her family are outstanding people in our community. She is patient and kind and I look […]

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Hamilton Trusts Dixon as Judge

August 1, 2022 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

 My name is Debbie Hamilton. I am a Christian conservative business owner. I want to give my opinion of Chris Dixon. I have known Chris for 25-plus years . He is an amazing person. I have used Chris as an attorney when my son got into some trouble a few years ago. I am very […]

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City Wasting Time and Effort on Court Clerk Issue

July 31, 2022 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Abbott Rebuts Helton on Judge Referendum

July 29, 2022 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Sheronick Backing Grohn for School Board

July 28, 2022 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Schuch Supporting Dixon for Judge

July 28, 2022 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Vote No on East Ridge Ordinance 1163

July 28, 2022 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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Councilwoman Witt Supports Judge Referendum

July 26, 2022 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Johnson Backing Dixon in Judge’s Race

July 25, 2022 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

 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 […]

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Ensure Accountability; Vote to Keep Court Clerk’s Office an Elected One

July 21, 2022 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Citizens: Let’s first look at the definition of “accountability.” Accountability is an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one’s actions. I won election to the position of East Ridge Municipal Court Clerk eight years ago by the citizens of this city. I have ALWAYS been accountable for my actions and shown […]

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Former Judge Opposes Making Court Clerk an Appointed Position

July 15, 2022 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Tennesseans Must Support Teachers, even as Leaders Fail to Defend Them

July 12, 2022 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

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