Mayor Palmieri – No Veto, No Endorsement
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri released a statement on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, regarding the fiscal year 2013-2014 budget and 10 cent additional ($2.15 total) tax levy that was approved by majority Commission vote on Monday evening. The Mayor stated that he is not comfortable with the budget itself, which includes a deficit of around $5 […]
Welcome Back Message from Jefferson County Dept. of Education
Jefferson County Schools Director, Dr. Charles Edmonds, and Central Office Administrators, Sherry Finchum and Ruth Pohlman, address issues important to teachers, support staff, parents, students and tax payers, as the 2013-2014 school year kicks off. Jefferson County Schools convene for their first day of class on August 8, 2013.
Commission Stands On Dime Property Tax Increase
The Jefferson County Commission held a Special Called Meeting to address the fiscal year 2013-2014 Budget Resolutions on Monday, July 29, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Tucker and Solomon. Chairman Mills stated that the resolution for the […]
County-Wide Firefighter Training Drill
Saturday was a day for practice drills for every Fire Department in Jefferson County. Firefighters converged on the boat ramp at The Point Marina & Resort to hone their skills in filling and deploying water to areas where a pressurized supply may not be available from hydrants. A scenario where hydrants are not available could […]
School Board’s Decision Not In Keeping With Separation of Church and State
The United States District Court Eastern District of Tennessee has issued a judgment order in the case of David Kucera and Vickie F. Forgety vs. Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners, et al., finding for Kucera and Forgety. In keeping with the opinion of the Sixth Circuit of Appeals, the United States District Court Eastern […]
Fly Box, Road Problems & Recommendation for Designated Smoking for Fair Goers
The Jefferson County School Board met on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Mount Horeb School. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Lowery. Upon a Motion from Board Member Vines and 2nd by Board Member Rogers, the Agenda was Approved. The Consent Agenda […]
Sanitation Fee To Appear On Water Bill For Dandridge Residents
Residents in the Town of Dandridge received notice last week of a Sanitation Fee that will soon be a part of their water bill. The eight dollar increase will be on the August water bill and will be for July’s service. Recently, the Dandridge Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to instigate the fee to […]
Commission’s Decline To Approve Tax Levy Leaves Officials Facing Quandary
Last week’s decision by the Jefferson County Commission to decline to approve a proposed tax levy that would increase property tax in Jefferson County by 13 cents has left County officials facing a quandary. On Monday, June 15, 2013, the Jefferson County Commission approved a budget that requires use of County and School System fund […]
East Tennessee Summer Wildflowers
On of the prettiest parts of summer in East Tennessee is the abundance of wildflowers and foliage that grow in the area. One of the most resilient and beautiful wildflowers that is native to the region is the Black-Eyed Susan. A relatively tall flower, the black and yellow beauty grows heartily in fields and open […]
Mayor Vetoes Budget
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri announced today that he will veto the recently approved 2013-2014 fiscal year budget. The Jefferson County Commission approved the budget on July15, 2013, however failed to pass a tax levy. The proposed tax levy will increase property taxes in the County by 13 cents, and the budget calls for movement of […]
Commission Places The Order But Leaves Tab On The Table
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Session on Monday, July 15, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. All Commission Members were present for Roll Call. Minutes were Approved with a Motion from Commissioner Tucker and a 2nd by Commissioner Tabor. No […]
Jefferson County Schools First Day Will Be Full Student Day: Registration August 5, 2013
Please be aware that this year, the first day of school is a full student day. Registration will be held on August 5 for new students to our county ONLY. No buses will run on this registration day. This is a change from the past.
Representative Faison Announces Annual Sales Tax Holiday
State Representative Jeremy Faison (R–Cosby) announced this week that Tennessee’s 9th annual Sales Tax Holiday is scheduled for Friday, August 2ndthrough Sunday, August 4th, 2013. During the three day tax holiday, shoppers can save almost 10 percent on tax free clothing, school and art supplies, and computer purchases. The holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on […]
Interview with Mayor Alan Palmieri
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri addressed issues facing Jefferson County. Questions for the interview reflected issues of concern that have been directed to the Jefferson County Post by recent reader submitted email. No questions were vetted by Mayor Palmieri before the making of the video and the interview was in a question and answer format with […]
Jefferson County School Board Hold Work Session
The Jefferson County School Board met in a work session on Thursday, July 11, 2013. Previously, the Board had planned to assess the fly box space at Gentry Auditorium on Carson-Newman University and the meeting had been scheduled accordingly. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Board was unable to view the fly box space, however, the […]
Roof Collapse Update – Structural Issues Identified By Infrared Scan
Jefferson County School Officials spent Monday assessing damages from the July 7th collapse of a portion of the roof at Jefferson County High School. Director of School, Dr. Charles Edmonds, stated that structural engineers, architects and the renovation construction manager were all on site early Monday morning, as well as a Safety Inspector for Tn […]
