Question 1

How did the Knox County Commission vote on rezoning requests?

Accepted Answer

As of June 15, 2026: Rezoning requests come to the commission item by item, each with its own recorded roll-call vote. Here are examples straight from the minutes — some pass unanimously, some are contested. Every one links back to the official record. A rezoning changes what may be built on a specific parcel. The commission votes on each request separately after the Planning Commission has reviewed it. Rezone Copperwood Lane property to Planned Residential — Adopted, recorded vote 8-1-1-1. “Property located at 1155 and 1161 Copperwood Lane” Rezoning of property on Riverside Drive from RB to RP — Adopted, recorded vote 11-0-0-0.

Question 2

Do Knox County commissioners ever disagree on a vote?

Accepted Answer

As of June 15, 2026: Yes. Many decisions are unanimous, but the record also holds plenty of split votes. Here are two contested roll calls, shown exactly as the minutes recorded them. A split vote is one where at least one commissioner votes against the majority. The tallies below are aye–no–abstain–absent, drawn straight from the roll call. A contested rezoning vote: 8 in favor, 1 against, 1 abstained, 1 absent. Rezone Copperwood Lane property to Planned Residential — Adopted, recorded vote 8-1-1-1. Rezone Ball Camp School Road property to higher density residential — Adopted, recorded vote 6-5-0-0.

Question 3

What did the Knox County Commission decide about HUD housing funding?

Accepted Answer

As of June 15, 2026: The commission voted on two federal HUD housing measures on February 25, 2026. Both are shown below with their recorded votes and a link to the official minutes. HUD is the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. County commissions vote to accept and administer federal HUD grants; the roll calls below show how the commission voted on each. Approve HUD funding agreement for Everett Pointe housing project — Adopted, recorded vote 6-3-2-0. Accept HUD award for lead-based paint hazard mitigation — Adopted, recorded vote 10-0-1-0.