This article was written by Holly McCall and is from Tennessee/Lookout. Each week during the legislative session, the Tennessee Lookout will provide a rundown of bills filed during the prior week. Hundreds of bills are filed each session and our list won’t include every bill but rather is intended to provide an overview of legislation […]
House Leader Pushes Resolution to Move County Elections to November
This article is from Tennessee/Lookout Some worry about long ballots and effort to consolidate power A move is afoot for a constitutional amendment shifting Tennessee’s judicial and county elections to November from August, a situation that some fear is an effort to further consolidate power and could confuse voters. House Majority Leader William Lamberth, R-Portland, is […]
Sen. Gardenhire Wants Private School Vouchers Extended to Hamilton County
This article is from Tennessee/Lookout. State Sen. Todd Gardenhire, assured that the state’s education savings account program cleared legal hurdles, has filed legislation to expand private school vouchers to the Hamilton County school district. Senate Bill 12 would enable the state program to include qualifying students in districts with at least five schools in the bottom 10% […]
Voters Make Tyler City’s Newest Councilman
Williams Gets Second Term as Mayor; Cagle Gets Third Term On Tuesday, voters made David Tyler its newest councilman. However, it was a very close call. Tyler, a small businessman and active civic leader, edged Jeff Ezell by a margin of 44 votes. In the end, Tyler garnered 2,165 votes to Ezell’s 2,121. Jacky Cagle, […]
Election Day
Today is Election Day across the state of Tennessee. The polls are open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. To cast a ballot, voters need to show a valid photo identification, such as a drivers license of photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of safety. There are three polling places in East Ridge: The […]
Two Vie for Mayor’s Post in Upcoming Municipal Election
Editor’s Note: Dick Cook, a write-in candidate for Mayor of East Ridge, is the editor and publisher of East Ridge News Online. Two people are seeking the office of Mayor of East Ridge. Incumbent Brian Williams is asking voters for a second term. After former City Councilman Denny Manning withdrew from the race, and community […]
Four Vie for Two City Council Seats in Upcoming Municipal Election
Four candidates, including one incumbent, are seeking two seats on the East Ridge City Council. With early voting winding down and the November 8 Election Day around the corner, East Ridge News Online asked the four candidates about issues facing our city, such as crime reduction, smart growth, and how Border Region increment tax money […]
State Voter Registration Numbers for Midterm Show Little to No Uptick
This article is from Tennessee/Lookout Interviews with Tennessee election administrators show that people are registering to vote at roughly the same pace or slightly lower levels than previous years, a hint that voter turnout in this year’s midterm elections will be low. And there’s little sign that the June 24 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court […]
Lee Ignores Gubernatorial Debate Challenge
This article is from Tennessee/Lookout. Republican Gov. Bill Lee barely responded Tuesday when asked if he would debate Democratic candidate Dr. Jason Martin before the Nov. 8 election. Questioned about whether he would go head to head with Martin to give Tennessee voters a chance to see them on stage together, Lee said, “I’m most focused on […]
Tuesday is Deadline for Voter Registration
Tuesday, October 11, is the deadline to register to vote and be able to cast a ballot in the November 8 municipal, state and federal election, officials said. Those interested in registering by computer, phone or tablet and have a state issued drivers license can register on line at govotetn.gov. Voters can download a paper voter […]
Meet the East Ridge Municipal Court Judge Candidates
East Ridge News Online posed a series of questions to Municipal Court Judge Candidates Tracy Cox, Chris Dixon, Rich Heinsman, and Kevin Wilson. What follows are the four candidates’ verbatim responses to the inquiries. Tracy Cox Tell the voters about your background: How long have you practiced law? Where did you go to Law School? […]
Meet the District 8 School Board Candidates
East Ridge News Online posed a series of questions to Hamilton County District 8 School Board candidates Larry Grohn and Katie Perkins. What follows is the two candidates’ verbatim responses to the inquiries. Click here to see the school board candidates debate sponsored by Chattanooga 2.0, The Chattanooga Times Free Press and News Channel 3. Larry […]
Wilson Campaign Hosting Reception
East Ridge Municipal Court Judge Kevin Wilson will host a reception to meet the candidate. The reception will be held on Thursday, July 28 at the East Ridge Community Center. The event starts at 7 p.m. Sweets and beverages will be provided. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend.
Coty Wamp Receives Endorsements from District Attorneys General Bill Cox, Gary Gerbitz and Steve Crump
Coty Wamp, the Republican nominee for 11th Judicial District Attorney General, proudly announced today she has received the support and public endorsements from the former 11th Judicial District Attorneys General Bill Cox and Gary Gerbitz as well as the current 10th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Crump. General Cox and General Gerbitz are the only […]
Larry Ables for Judge Endorsed by Fraternal Order of Police
Former Magistrate and Current Prosecutor Earns Support of Local Tennessee Law Enforcement On Friday, law enforcement officers belonging to the Fraternal Order of Police, Rock City Lodge #22 announced they fully support Assistant District Attorney Larry Ables for General Sessions Judge, Division III. The following is the endorsement by the FOP: “The Membership of Fraternal […]
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