To the citizens of East Ridge, I am so honored to have your overwhelming support and confidence as your next Mayor. I want to thank everyone that voted for me as well as contributed and supported me throughout my campaign. I want to congratulate Jacky Cagle and Mike Chauncey on their wins for city council. I want to also […]

Lately, I am reminded of the critic.  I am reminded of the public servants who run for office, serve the citizens, and make decisions in the public arena.  I am reminded of the truth.  I am reminded of so many things lately that I simply remember this famous attribution of Theodore Roosevelt: “It is not […]

The election is Tuesday and will determine the future of not only East Ridge, but regional, state, and National government operations.  Not too long ago we saw the detrimental turn of societal outliers as they attacked the nomination process of our newest Supreme Court Justice, Brett Kavanaugh.  I remember the outrage of so many conservative […]

Let me first say that I like and respect John Tilley. But as the late, great Paul Harvey would say.. Now the rest of the story. Insurance for life?  This discussion started when spouses of retired employees realized that policy had changed around 2009.  Retirees with 25 years of service had their insurance paid at 100 percent, but […]

The East Ridge Municipal elections are rapidly approaching. Unfortunately, it has become the norm in politics to demonize candidates without remorse for them or their families Jim Bethune has by some been categorized as an used car salesman. When in reality, he had over a 40-year career in the auto industry with the majority of […]

Spring forward, fall back!  As we set back our clocks, let’s not set back our City as well. Election day for Mayor of East Ridge is on us. For those of us who have been watching the happenings in East Ridge over the years see only one clear choice. Brian Williams has two years under […]

While I align myself with the Republican party, I will be supporting Joda Thongnopnua instead of Esther Helton in the race for State House of Representatives District 30. His willingness to communicate with his constituents is what our district needs, considering the diversified socio-economic make up in our district. I am confident, if elected, Joda […]

I think the East Ridge City Council meetings might need to say the “Serenity Prayer” before the meetings:  “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference. ”   The City Manager has confirmed what many of us have been talking […]

Ms. Grant, I respect your right to voice your opinion and to cast your vote as you choose.  That is what makes this country great.  However, I have explained my reasons on numerous occasions and knew what I voted for and I had a clear intent for this authority.  Please see my previous response on […]

Something I have noticed in my many years of being a voter is this: how a candidate in any race runs his or her campaign speaks volumes about how that candidate intends to conduct themselves once elected. When a candidate has little of value to offer citizens besides party affiliation, the candidate and his or […]