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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Commission Work Session Prepares for Upcoming Budget Vote
The Jefferson County Commission met in a brief Work Session on Monday, July 8, 2013. Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri informed Commission Members that there would be an opening on the Board of Health due to a current member, Dr. Green, moving out of County. The Mayor will recommend Dr. Regina Fields for the open position […]
Roof Collapse At Jefferson County High School
A portion of the roof at Jefferson County High School collapsed on Sunday, July 7, 2013, demolishing classrooms and exterior walls. First Responders were on the scene, as well as school personnel, to contain the situation. Initial concerns centered around a potential gas leak and that risk was immediately addressed. Though the building was thought […]
Jefferson County 4H Patriot Shooters Win High Overall 3 Years Straight
The Jefferson County 4-H Patriot Shooter are on their way to National Competition this month, following an impressive win at State competition. Coach Wayne Rich and a talented team of shooters just brought home the prestigious High Overall Combined High School State Competition Award, a best all around acknowledgement of the depth of the field […]
White Pine Freedomfest Parade
White Pine came out early to celebrate Independence Day, as they braved the soggy conditions to host the first parade of the County at 10 am Thursday morning. A little damp weather did not lessen the excitement as the parade line made its way down the streets of town. Children gathered on the parade route […]
Chamber Refuses Public Open Access To Records
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Oversight Committee (EDOC) recently denied a request for employee salary information. The Jefferson County Post requested the information several weeks ago and was provided audit reports via the Jefferson County Finance Department, however those reports did not denote salary breakdowns or sharing of employees between […]
Tennessee Megasites Continue To Stumble And Fall
In the wake of the fallout from two of Tennessee’s Megasite investments, the decision of Jefferson County officials to pull out of the local Megasite project is enjoying some level of vindication. Clarksville’s Hemlock Semiconductor was named this week in the Beacon Center’s Pork Report as earning the Pork of the Year distinction for costing […]
Budget Passes Committee Unscathed – $.13 Cent Property Tax Increase
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County High School. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Griffith. Committee Member Blevins was absent from Roll Call. End of fiscal year 2012-2013 budget amendments were presented for approval. Amendments from the County General Fund that had […]
School Board: Requested Cuts Would Cost Multiple Teaching Positions
The Jefferson County School Board met on Monday, June 24, 2013 in the library of Mt. Horeb Elementary School. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. All Board Members were present for Roll Call. Following a Motion from Board Member Vines and 2nd from Board Member Rogers the Agenda was […]
Interview with Budget Committee Chair, Roger Griffith
Budget Committee Chairman Roger Griffith has been at the helm of recent Budget Committee meetings, as the group prepares to bring the fiscal year 2013-2014 budget before the Full Commission Body for adoption. As Chairman of the Budget Committee, Griffith will also be one of three Commission members, along with citizens, that will comprise the […]
Where Your Tax Money Goes
Jefferson County is in the midst of budgeting season and there have been predictions from Jefferson County Director of Finance Helton that a tax increase is in the near future for Jefferson County property owners. Director Helton has expressed that the County Commission may be able to keep the amount of property tax increase lower […]
Haslam Announces Claude Ramsey to Retire
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced Deputy to the Governor Claude Ramsey will retire at the end of August to spend more time with his wife, children and grandchildren in Chattanooga. Ramsey has been integral to Haslam on several key initiatives, including civil service reform, economic development efforts, workforce development training and improved operation of […]
County Commission Votes on Audit Committee, Appointments, and Safety
The Jefferson County Commission held their Regular Voting Meeting on Monday, June 17, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Blevins, Barreiro and Maples. Four set of Minutes were Approved with a Motion from Commissioner Solomon and a 2nd […]
