Mayor Jim Coppinger announced his campaign for re-election for a second full four-year term as Hamilton County Mayor this morning as he addressed friends, supporters and community leaders during the Friends of Hixson breakfast, a non-profit community group that meets monthly. “I could never imagine when I grew up on our family farm that I […]
Boyd to Hold ‘Campaign Kick-Off’ Tonight
Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd is holding a “Campaign Kick-Off” in East Ridge later this month. Commissioner Boyd, who is seeking his third term in representing District 8, said he is inviting all the citizens of East Ridge to the event so he can talk with them about their concerns and issues that effect them. […]
Medical Cannabis Only Act Introduced in Legislature
State Sen. Steve Dickerson (R-Nashville) and Rep. Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) today introduced Medical Cannabis Only Act of 2018, legislation that would allow Tennessee patients with specific health conditions access to safe, regulated medical cannabis oil-based manufactured products only. Dickerson and Faison led the Medical Cannabis Task Force for the Tennessee General Assembly this fall, and […]
Camp Jordan To Get Upgrades
The East Ridge City Council approved spending more than $2 million on improvements to Camp Jordan Park, Thursday night during its regular meeting at City Hall. The improvements will include new bathrooms at the four decades old par, along with concession stands and fencing. Canopies on bleachers will be added to shade spectators at events. […]
‘Beer in the Park’ Passes on First Reading
By a 3-2 vote, the East Ridge City Council passed on first reading an amendment to a city ordinance that would allow the sale of beer in Camp Jordan during special events, Thursday night during its regular meeting. Vice Mayor Larry Sewell was joined by Councilman Brian Williams and Councilwoman Esther Helton in voting for […]
Council Discusses Beer in the Park
The East Ridge City Council handled routine city business in its only meeting of October. The Workshop Agenda session which preceded it was anything but routine, as its members discussed amending an ordinance which would allow the sale of beer during special events on city property, including Camp Jordan Park. Councilman Larry Sewell asked if […]
Helton Announces Candidacy for State House
Esther Helton formally announces her campaign to run for TN House of Representatives District 30 that which includes parts of Brainerd, East Ridge, East Brainerd, Ooltewah, Missionary Ridge, Apison, East Lake and Collegedale. “Good government is not rare in Tennessee, but sometimes common sense and logic are. Whether serving patients as a nurse or constituents […]
Jonathan Mason to Seek Vacant District 30 House Seat
Hamilton County, TN. – Jonathan Mason on Thursday announced his intentions to run for the District 30 State Representative seat covering East Hamilton County, including areas of Chattanooga, East Ridge, East Brainerd, Apison, and Collegedale. This announcement comes after the news that current State Rep. Marc Gravitt would not seek reelection, choosing to run […]
Gravitt Announces Leadership Team, Finance Committee for Register of Deeds Campaign
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Aug. 28, 2017) – Small businessman and Republican State Representative Marc Gravitt has officially announced his finance committee and leadership team for his campaign to run in the May 1, 2018 GOP primary for Hamilton County Register of Deeds, which will be an open seat with the retirement of 6-term incumbent Pam Hurst. […]
Gravitt to Run for Register of Deeds Post
State Representative Marc Gravitt intends to step down from his seat in District 30 next year to seek the office of Hamilton County Register of Deeds in the May 2018 primary election. “Serving the people of Hamilton County using the business experience I’ve obtained for more than 25 years is a true privilege,” said Gravitt, […]
Mayor Names Five to Housing Authority
Mayor Brent Lambert named his appointments to the newly-formed East Ridge Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Thursday evening during the City Council meeting. Darwin Branam, Eddie Phillips, Ruth Braly, Earl Wilson and Curtis Adams were named to the first-ever housing authority. The members will serve staggered terms. Branam is a former East Ridge City Commissioner and […]
Proposed Budget Includes CSU Officers
The City of East Ridge will hire six new employees next year, including two police officers to combat drug crimes and gang violence. In Thursday night’s regular City Council Meeting, City Manager Scott Miller presented his proposed budget for next fiscal year. The budget will include the addition of two traffic police officers and two […]
Judge Helton Files for Bankruptcy
East Ridge Municipal Court Judge J. Cris Helton has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy relief. According to a 46-page petition filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee on April 27, Helton claims assets of $480, 648 with liabilities of $724, 540. The petition shows that his monthly income of $11,800 […]
City Establishes Housing Authority
On Thursday, the East Ridge City Council adopted a resolution to form a Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Officials said the five-person panel appointed by the mayor will be set up in accordance with state law. The aim of the new housing authority is to address dilapidated structures – both commercial and residential. Chief Building Official […]
State Senate Approves Bill Broadening the Use of Cell Phones in Polling Places
Legislation which revises Tennessee law to broaden the rights of Tennesseans to use their cell phones at the polling place passed the Senate on Thursday by a vote of 30-0. Senate Bill 517, sponsored by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Brian Kelsey (R-Germantown), regulates voting without infringing on a citizen’s First Amendment rights. The bill stems […]
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