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Two Largest Police Unions Endorse Wamp in District Attorney Race

January 16, 2022 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Republican candidate for District Attorney Coty Wamp proudly announced today she has received the endorsement of both major police unions in Hamilton County — the International Brotherhood of Police Officers (IBPO) and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). It is unprecedented for law enforcement to publicly endorse the candidate that is running against the sitting District Attorney.  […]

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Jackson County, Alabama Sheriff Endorses Garrett in Hamilton County Sheriff’s Race

January 14, 2022 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

On Friday Austin Garrett announced the endorsement from Sheriff Chuck Phillips of Jackson County in Alabama to his campaign for Sheriff in Hamilton County. “This is what it takes to be Sheriff.” Stated Sheriff Phillips of Jackson County. “Leading by example. Respecting and trusting your coworkers and superiors. Loyalty to not only the cause, but […]

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Chauncey Seeking County Commission Seat

December 31, 2021 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Mike Chauncey is throwing his hat into the ring for the Hamilton County Commission District 8 seat. Chauncey, who is Vice Mayor for the City of East Ridge, said he wants to serve on the commission to “ask the tough questions.” “I don’t want to be anybody’s rubber stamp,” Chauncey said in a phone interview […]

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McClendon Enters Republican Primary for District 8 Commission Seat

December 16, 2021 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

East Ridge resident Tucker McClendon will pick up qualifying papers Monday to run for the vacant District 8 Hamilton County Commission seat. McClendon will also file the necessary documents in order to allow him to begin raising money for his campaign. McClendon, the current chairman of the Hamilton County School Board, will run to succeed […]

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State Rep. Greg Vital appointed Deputy Whip

December 16, 2021 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

NASHVILLE — House Majority Whip Johnny Garrett, R-Goodlettsville, named State Rep. Greg Vital, R-Harrison, as deputy whip for the Tennessee House Republican Caucus for the 112th Tennessee General Assembly. “Greg Vital has quickly demonstrated his dedication and passion for Tennessee and our caucus. His efforts will support our fight to uphold our Tennessee values and […]

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Mike for Judge Campaign Surpasses $100,000 for Division II Circuit Court Judge Race

December 8, 2021 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Boyd Will Not Seek Re-Election

December 3, 2021 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Statom Campaign Raises $100K

November 19, 2021 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Patterson Endorsed by FOP & IBPO

November 12, 2021 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Wamp’s DA Campaign Raises More Than $113K from First Fundraiser

November 10, 2021 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Boyd Supports Redistricting Plan

October 22, 2021 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Boyd to Hold Community Meeting

October 20, 2021 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Austin Garrett Announces Campaign For Sheriff of Hamilton County

October 14, 2021 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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.” […]

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Greg Vital Takes Oath of Office

October 13, 2021 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Coty Wamp Announces Campaign for District Attorney General

October 4, 2021 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

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