Here is
the February Update for Knox County!
***Our
campaign for Knox County Mayor is doing well. Thanks to our new supporters and
donors. I have been speaking at a lot of local neighborhood organizations and
love the questions I am getting about Knox County government. Our new website has just
been launched...check it out today at the NEW domain BobThomas.com!
***The February Ed and Bob NIGHT OUT in Knox County will be on Wednesday, February 22nd, 5-7p at Kay's Ice
Cream, 6200 Chapman Highway in South Knoxville. We invite all Knox County
citizens to stop by and talk with us about their concerns and and enjoy a treat
at Kay's!
***The Knox County School Bus Driver Awards for February will be
presented on Wednesday, February 22nd at 11:00am at Ted Russell Ford at 8551
Kingston Pike. The awards are sponsored by Ted Russell Ford and
WIVK. Five drivers who were graded with excellent marks will be presented a
$100 check from Andy White, owner of Ted Russell Ford, a
Certificate of Appreciation from the Knox County School System and a
prize package from WIVK.
***The Development Corporation of Knox County will meet Thursday, February 16th at 8am. I am a member of
that board along with both Mayors.
***I will be at a breakfast with Governor Bill Haslam on Friday,
February 17th at the Knoxville Convention Center.
***I
will be the MC once again for Doc Rock, Saturday, February 25th at NV
in the Old City. This is a fundraising effort for local non-profit medical
charities featuring bands made up mostly of local doctors. Come join us
for a great cause and hear a lot of great music! More details here: https://www.facebook.com/DocRockForHealth/
***Join me at the annual O'Connor Senior Center
Pancake Breakfast on Friday, March 3rd
at the center on Winona. I will be flipping some pancakes starting at 7:30am
***The
Historical Society presents East Tennessee National History Day on Friday March
3rd. I will be a guest judge of the many works submitted by students
throughout East Tennessee. Don't miss it! ETHS manages the regional competition
for Knox and surrounding counties. You will be inspired by the students
and their hard work. Details here: www.eastTNhistory.org
***The
Knoxville Urban League will have their annual meeting on
Wednesday, February 15th at the Knoxville Convention Center.
***I
will be attending the Fulton High Community Partners Lunch on Thursday,
February 23rd at Central UMC. I am anxious to hear more about the great
achievements at FHS.
***The
January Ed and Bob NIGHT OUT in Knox County was at Sam & Andy's
West in Farragut. We had a great turnout. Thanks to the citizens that stopped
by to speak with us as well as elected officials from Farragut and the Knox
County School Board.
***Remember
Knox County property taxes are due by February28th!
In
Commission news...
On
Tuesday, February 21st at 5:00pm, the Knox County Commission
will hold its monthly workshop in the Main Assembly Room of the City
County Building. This month we are meeting on a Tuesday due to the
President's Day holiday on February 20th.
On Monday, February 27th at 1:30pm the Knox County Pension and Retirement Board
will meet on the 6th floor of the City County Building in the Commission
Conference Room. I am on that board and will be present. The Beer Board
will meet at 4:00pm. The regular Commission meeting will begin at 5pm followed
by Zoning at 7pm. Beer Board, Commission and Zoning will all take
place in the Main Assembly Room of the City County Building.
The Commission agenda has approximately 50 items.
This month the bulk of the items are from Engineering and Public Works and the
School Board. There are 18 items from
Engineering and Public Works and 14 from the School Board. School resolutions
are merely a formality as they pass whether we vote for them or not. In
zoning there are 5 issues this month. Some resolutions that stand out are:
1. A
resolution honoring long-time Knox County leader Jack Huddleston.
2.
Approving a contract for the installation of GPS equipment in school buses.
3.
Approval of a $438,927 construction contract for a new bridge on Kimberlin Heights
Road over Gap Creek.
4.
Approving a $111,100 construction contract for the installation of video
detection equipment on several Knox County roads.
5.
Approval of $350,055 Homeland Security funds for first responder equipment.
6. A
KCDC request for a TIF approval for a new development on Gay Street.
Should
you or any Knox County resident need assistance
from Knox County government, please contact me at:
Seat 10
At-Large Commissioner of Knox County Commission
Chairman,
Knox County Cable TV Committee
Chairman,
Knox County Disability Committee
Knox County Development Corp Board
Knox County Pension & Retirement Committee
Knox County Parks & Recreation Board
Metro Drug Coalition Board
Dogwood Arts Festival Board
Young-Williams Animal Center Board
American Cancer Society Board
Arts & Culture Alliance Board
Community Television Board
Thompson-Boling Arena Use Committee
