The “Mike for Judge” Finance Team proudly announced today that it has raised more than $105,000 from more than 250 donors supporting Mike Dumitru’s candidacy to be the Republican nominee for the Division II Circuit Court in Hamilton County. The campaign expects to keep its momentum and surpass $115,000 before filing its next financial disclosure […]
Boyd Will Not Seek Re-Election
Hamilton County Commissioner Time Boyd will not seek a fourth term on the commission. Boyd, who represents District 8 which includes all of East Ridge, made the announcement at Wednesday’s county commission meeting. Boyd said he wanted to focus on family and a new business venture in Dunlap. Boyd told the Chattanooga Times Free Press […]
Statom Campaign Raises $100K
After launching her re-election campaign nearly three months ago, the finance committee leading the fundraising efforts for Hamilton County General Sessions Court Judge Lila Statom announced today it has raised more than $100,000 in just 100 days from local supporters across Hamilton County. “The outpouring of support for Judge Statom has been incredible,” observed Garnett […]
Patterson Endorsed by FOP & IBPO
Boyd Patterson seeks to serve Hamilton County as the next Division III Criminal Court Judge. After working closely with Hamilton County Law Enforcement throughout his twenty years of public service, the Prosecutor-turned-Public Defender has now received support from two major law enforcement organizations. “As Police Officers and Sheriff Deputies, the members of F.O.P. Rock City […]
Wamp’s DA Campaign Raises More Than $113K from First Fundraiser
Republican candidate for District Attorney Coty Wamp officially announced today that at her first campaign event on Thursday, November 4, collected more than $113,000. Wamp’s event, hosted at the home of Holli Counts and businessman Joe Grendys, brought more than 100 donors together in support of Wamp’s efforts to attack the growing violent crime problem in […]
Boyd Supports Redistricting Plan
On Thursday evening during a community meeting at the East Ridge Community Center, Commissioner Tim Boyd told those gathered that he supported adding two commission seats to the Hamilton County Commission and is satisfied with the way the districts have been drawn. “I’m comfortable with it,” said Boyd who represents all of East Ridge on […]
Boyd to Hold Community Meeting
Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd (Dist. 8) will hold a community meeting tonight in East Ridge concerning the redistricting of the county commission. The meeting is slated for Thursday evening at the East Ridge Community Center from 6:30 to 8 p.m. A second meeting is scheduled for the following Monday, Oct. 25 at the Justice […]
Austin Garrett Announces Campaign For Sheriff of Hamilton County
On Thursday, Austin Garrett announced his intentions to seek the office of Hamilton County Sheriff as a candidate in the Republican Primary taking place in May of 2022. “I have been humbled by the support and encouragement from an overwhelming number of community leaders and citizens as Pam and I have explored seeking this position.” […]
Greg Vital Takes Oath of Office
NASHVILLE – Newly elected State Rep. Greg Vital, R–Harrison, was officially sworn in on Wednesday in the House chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville. Vital received 80 percent of the vote for the House District 29 seat, which includes part of Hamilton County, in a special election held Sept. 14. “I’m humbled and […]
Coty Wamp Announces Campaign for District Attorney General
Citing the desire to bring a new vision and new leadership to the District Attorney’s office, Coty Wamp officially announced today her campaign for District Attorney General in the 11th Judicial District. Wamp will officially seek the Republican Party nomination that will be held on May 3, 2022. After serving three years as an Assistant […]
Judge Alex McVeagh Launches Campaign
Judge Alex McVeagh, who currently serves as judge of Hamilton County General Sessions Court, Division II, on Tuesday launched his campaign for the General Election on August 4, 2022. In 2017, Judge McVeagh earned the trust of Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, who first appointed Alex to the seat as one of the youngest judges in […]
County Officials Make Case for Increased Schools Budget
About two dozen interested citizens attended a budget information session hosted by Hamilton County School Board member Tucker McClendon, Tuesday evening at East Ridge High School. The school board recently passed a $443 million budget for fiscal year 2019-20, an increase of $34 million over the previous year. The additional request would in part fund […]
Williams Update from Feb. 16 ‘Meet the Mayor’
Update: Hire City Manager City Council members were asked to bring forward 5 applicants of the 8 that met qualifications to the next council meeting on January 24, 2019. I suggested that we engage MTAS (Municipal Technical Advisory Service) to conduct a review and score the applicants based on a scoring index/matrix. Council agreed with […]
Council Rejects Developer’s Bid to Rezone S. Seminole Property for Apartment Complex
The East Ridge City Council denied a developer’s request to rezone property near the Bachman Tunnels to build a luxury apartment complex, Thursday night during its regular meeting. After hearing a chorus of concerns from citizens that the new 80-unit complex would clog traffic, increase crime and create stormwater issues in the area, the […]
Council Cans Buffer Zones on Beer Sales
On Thursday, the East Ridge City Council moved forward with obtaining property for an animal services center, potentially allowing beer to be sold in more places on its commercial corridor and finding a new city manager, during its final meeting of the month at City Hall. The council passed on first reading an ordinance that […]
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