Esther Helton will become only the third woman to serve on the East Ridge City Council as she polled the highest in a seven-person field in Tuesday’s Municipal Election. Political newcomer Brian Williams edged former Vice Mayor Jim Bethune by a scant 37 votes to join Helton on the new council. Unofficial result show Helton […]
City Holds First-Ever Tent Lottery
All the candidates for City Council gathered at City Hall at high noon on Tuesday for a lottery that would determine where they may place campaign tents on Election Day on the lawn of City Hall. And the candidate who got first pick of the 12 designated spots was former City Councilman Jim Bethune. Bethune, […]
Council Moves Forward on New Fire Hall
The East Ridge City Council accepted a bid from a contractor to begin construction on a new fire hall on St. Thomas Street, Thursday night during its regular meeting. J & J Contractors will do the job after coming in with the low bid of $1.499 million. The city had originally budgeted $1 million for […]
Early Voting Underway
Early voting began with a bang Wednesday as more than 1,200 people showed up at the Brainerd Recreation Center, the closest precinct to East Ridge. All seven candidates running for the two open seats on the East Ridge City Council were represented at the precinct with campaign workers _ and in many cases candidates themselves […]
Video of City Council Candidates’ Forum
East Ridge News Online sponsored a City Council Candidates’ Forum Monday night at City Hall. There are two open seats on the five-member board. Vice Mayor Marc Gravitt chose not to seek re-election, and Councilman Denny Manning has served 12 years and is term limited by the City Charter. Those running for office are: Jim […]
Candidates’ Forum Slated for Monday
East Ridge News Online will sponsor a forum for City Council candidates at City Hall. The forum is slated for Monday, October 17 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. There will be no charge for admission, but seating is limited […]
Stahl to Have ‘Meet & Greet’
Robert Stahl, a candidate for East Ridge City Council, is having a “meet and greet” on Thursday. According to campaign officials, the event will be held at 1450 N. Mack Smith Road from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The address is next to Cracker Barrel, according to a campaign announcement. The event will give voters an […]
City to Hold Lottery for Campaign Tent Spots
Candidates will have to participate in a lottery to get prime property in front of City Hall on Election Day in order to pitch their tents. On Thursday, during its regular meeting, the City Council adopted rules for a new tent lottery, which is a major part of a recently amended political sign ordinance. In […]
Tent Lottery Measure Deadlocks
East Ridge welcomed three new firefighters to the city’s family Thursday night during the regular City Council meeting. Vice Mayor Marc Gravitt did the honors of administering the oath of office to Brandon Clark, Chris Cope and Tyler Ezell. “We look forward to you serving the citizens of East Ridge,” Gravitt said following the swearing […]
Political Sign Ordinance Adopted; Lottery Rules Still Unresolved
The East Ridge City Council adopted a new political sign ordinance Thursday night during it’s regular meeting. But, one element of the measure still must be addressed before the November 8 Municipal Election. In a 3-2 vote, the council approved regulations on the placement and timing of political signs. However, the most divisive element of […]
Discussion of Wrecker Ordinance Dominates Council Meeting
The East Ridge City Council met Thursday night in its regular meeting and continued to discuss the city’s wrecker ordinance. City Attorney Hal North told the Council that the current city ordinance, which limits the number of wreckers on the city’s wrecker rotation to three, violates state and federal regulations pertaining to wrecker services. North […]
Seven Qualify for City Council Race
Seven people have qualified to run for East Ridge City Council in the November 8 Municipal Election. According to the Hamilton County Election Commission, Gregg Shipley filed his papers before the noon deadline on Thursday, August 18 to qualify. It is Shipley’s first run for elective office. Shipley will join Jim Bethune, Matthew DeGlopper, Esther […]
Council Passes Budget; Ponders Wrecker Ordinance
The East Ridge City Council passed a $12.9 million General Fund budget in its regular meeting Thursday night. On second reading, the council adopted the budget, which keeps the tax rate at $1.42, with no discussion. In addition the council passed a new organizational chart for administration of the city. The majority of the meeting […]
Haynes to be County’s Next Assessor of Property
Republican Marty Haynes will become Hamilton County’s next Assessor of Property. Haynes received 16,104 votes to Democrat Mark Siedlecki’s 12,158. In the state primaries, incumbent Congressman Chuck Fleischman easily outdistanced his challengers in the Republican Primary for U.S. House of Representatives in the 3rd District. In Hamilton County, Fleischman received 13,392 votes, while Allan Levene […]
Council Passes Budget on First Reading
The East Ridge City Council passed on first reading the proposed budget for fiscal year 2016-17, Thursday night during its regular session. The $12.8 million general fund budget would include six additional employees, two police officers, three firefighters and an accounting position. However, Councilman Jacky Cagle pressed City Manager Scott Miller on the number of […]
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