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Angela Russell’s votes on Personnel & appointments

97 recorded votes: 82 aye · 7 no · 8 abstain

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Meeting Agenda item Angela Russell’s vote Disposition Tally Badges
Aug 31, 2026
Appoint Patrick Core to the Knox County Board of Construction Appeals. R-26-8-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Patrick Core to the Knox County Board of Construction Appeals. (Term expires December 31, 2032) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 31, 2026
Confirm reappointment of Rob Quillin as Hearing Officer for Sexually Oriented Businesses Ordinance. R-26-8-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's reappointment of Rob Quillin as the Hearing Officer for violations associated with the Ordinance regulating Sexually Oriented Businesses within Knox County. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026
Appoint two individuals to the Knox County Audit Committee R-26-7-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING TWO (2) INDIVIDUALS TO THE KNOX COUNTY AUDIT COMMITTEE TO SERVE TERMS EXPIRING AUGUST 31, 2030 Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026
Appoint individuals to IDB and Health & Ed. Board R-26-7-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHARLEY BIBLE AS A DIRECTOR ON THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX (IDB) AND THE HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND HOUSING FACILITY BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX (HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND HOUSING FACILITY BOARD) AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. BIBLE ON THE IDB AND HEALTH & ED. BOARD, WHICH TERM EXPIRES JULY 15, 2028; AND 2) APPOINTING FOUR (4) INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE AS DIRECTORS OF THE IDB AND HEALTH & ED. BOARD FOR TERMS EXPIRING JULY 15, 2032 Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2026
Appoint individuals to IDB and Health & Ed. Board R-26-7-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHARLEY BIBLE AS A DIRECTOR ON THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX (IDB) AND THE HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND HOUSING FACILITY BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX (HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND HOUSING FACILITY BOARD) AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. BIBLE ON THE IDB AND HEALTH & ED. BOARD, WHICH TERM EXPIRES JULY 15, 2028; AND 2) APPOINTING FOUR (4) INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE AS DIRECTORS OF THE IDB AND HEALTH & ED. BOARD FOR TERMS EXPIRING JULY 15, 2032 Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 18, 2026
Ordinance on second reading: Merit System Board qualifications O-25-8-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2, Section 42-53, “Merit System Board of Directors”, to revise in Subsection (C) the qualifications for members of the Merit System Board to be eligible to serve if he/she has not previously been employed by the Sheriff’s Office within the five (5) years instead of ten (10) years preceding his/her appointment and to remove the requirement that person is not eligible to serve on the Merit System Board if any member of the person’s family is or becomes employed by the Knoxville Police Department (amending Ordinance O-90-9-111, adopted September 10, 1990; Ordinance O-91-8-114, adopted November 25, 1991; Ordinance O-95-4-101, adopted April 24, 1995; Ordinance O-19-1-101, adopted February 25, 2019; and Ordinance O-22-6-103, adopted July 25, 2022) – (SECOND READING) Personnel & appointments Item history →
No Deferred 6-4-1-0
Split Deferred
May 18, 2026
Confirm appointments to East TN Regional Juvenile Service Center Advisory Board R-26-5-113 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the appointments of seven (7) members to the East Tennessee Regional Juvenile Service Center Advisory Board, as follows: Michael Smith (citizen of Knox County appointed by Mayor), Ashley Ellis (Health Department representative appointed by Mayor), April Snell (professional expert in juvenile mental health appointed by Juvenile Court Judge), Teresa Parker (professional expert in juvenile social services appointed by Juvenile Court Judge), Katheryn Ogle (professional expert in juvenile legal systems appointed by Juvenile Court Judge), Adam Moncier (citizen of Knox County appointed by Juvenile Court Judge), and a Knox County Commissioner appointed by Commission Chair Personnel & appointments Item history →
Abstain Adopted 9-0-1-1
May 18, 2026
Accept resignation and approve appointment to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board R-26-5-114 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Chad Culver from the Knox County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and approving the Knox County Mayor’s recommendation of Parker Medley for appointment to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Culver on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (term expires December 31, 2027) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Abstain Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Accept resignation and confirm appointment to Planning Commission R-26-5-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Katie Overton from the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission and confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nomination of Wala Habiby for appointment to complete the unfulfilled term of Katie Overton on the Planning Commission which term expires June 30, 2027 Personnel & appointments Item history →
Abstain Adopted 6-2-2-1
Split
May 18, 2026
Confirm nominations to Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission R-26-5-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nominations of John Huber, Nancy Barger and Richard Levenson for reappointment and Sarah Harris for appointment to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission (terms expire June 30, 2030) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Abstain Adopted 7-2-1-1
Split
May 18, 2026
Confirm nominations to Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission R-26-5-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nominations of John Huber, Nancy Barger and Richard Levenson for reappointment and Sarah Harris for appointment to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission (terms expire June 30, 2030) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Failed 3-7-0-1
Split Failed
May 18, 2026
Confirm reappointments to Visit Knoxville Board of Directors R-26-5-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s reappointments of Joseph Mack and Chris Ooten to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors (terms expire June 30, 2029) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Abstain Adopted 10-0-1-0
Apr 27, 2026
Appoint/reappoint members to the Knox County Board of Equalization. R-26-4-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ______________, ______________ and ________________ as members and appointing _____________, _____________, _____________ and _______________ as alternates on the Knox County Board of Equalization. (Terms expire April 30, 2028) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Appoint Adam Cook to Sheriff's Office Merit System Board. R-26-3-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF DANIEL HERRERA ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. HERRERA ON THE BOARD, WHICH SUCH TERM TO EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 30, 2028 Personnel & appointments Item history →
No Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Mar 23, 2026
Accept resignation and confirm appointment to Historic Zoning Commission. R-26-3-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF NANCY BARGER (SERVING IN THE SEAT OF A MEMBER OF THE LOCAL PLANNING COMMISSION) FROM THE KNOX COUNTY HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION AND CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF MATTHEW ANDERSON TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MS. BARGER ON THE HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRES MARCH 1, 2030) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Confirm appointment of Cameron Bolin to Historic Zoning Commission. R-26-3-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF CAMERON BOLIN TO SERVE IN THE SEAT OF AN ARCHITECT ON THE KNOX COUNTY HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRES MARCH 1, 2031) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2026
Honor Janice White for community service R-26-2-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Janice White for her community service and spirit of being a true volunteer Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Accept resignation of Doug Lloyd, appoint Craig Belitz to Board of Zoning Appeals R-26-1-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF DOUG LLOYD (DISTRICT 3) ON THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AND APPOINTING CRAIG BELITZ TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. LLOYD ON THE BOARD, WHICH TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2026
Reappoint Commissioners Thompson & Jay, appoint farmer and farm woman to Ag Extension Committee R-26-1-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING COMMISSIONERS ADAM THOMPSON AND LARSEN JAY AND APPOINTING A (FARMER) AND A (FARM WOMAN) TO THE AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION COMMITTEE (TERMS EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2027) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Appoint member to Knox County Ethics Committee R-25-12-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF D.J. CORCORAN ON THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING ( _______________ ) TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. CORCORAN ON THE ETHICS COMMITTEE, WHICH TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2029. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Dec 15, 2025
Appoint member to Knox County Ethics Committee R-25-12-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF D.J. CORCORAN ON THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING ( _______________ ) TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. CORCORAN ON THE ETHICS COMMITTEE, WHICH TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2029. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Dec 15, 2025
Approve appointments to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board R-25-12-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD, AS FOLLOWS: DR. BECKY BOWLING, CHAD CULVER, MATTHEW KELLOGG, AMBER PARKER, MARILYNN CHILDRESS, SHERYL ELY, CAROL EVANS, CHRISTINA MAZER, MICHAEL LEMARBE, CHERYL HILL (HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE), CARLY PEARSON (KNOX COUNTY ADA REPRESENTATIVE), BRYAN BROWN (KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS REPRESENTATIVE), AMY BROOKS (KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING REPRESENTATIVE), AND COMMISSIONER KIM FRAZIER. (ESTABLISHES STAGGERED TERMS EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2027 OR DECEMBER 31, 2029 AND THE COMMISSIONER SERVES A TERM TO COINCIDE WITH TERM OF OFFICE) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025
Confirm appointments to Emergency Communications District Board R-25-12-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF TIFFANY MARTIN AND REAPPOINTMENT OF BRIAN GARD TO THE KNOX COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (TERMS EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2030) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Amend Resolution to extend hiring of Interim Superintendent for Juvenile Service Center. R-25-11-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Resolution R-25-6-903 to extend the date by six (6) months for the Knox County Mayor to be authorized to hire a qualified Transition Advisor/Interim Superintendent to be placed at the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center to serve through June 30, 2026 instead of December 31, 2025 Personnel & appointments Item history →
No Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Nov 17, 2025
Amend Resolution to extend hiring of Interim Superintendent for Juvenile Service Center. R-25-11-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Resolution R-25-6-903 to extend the date by six (6) months for the Knox County Mayor to be authorized to hire a qualified Transition Advisor/Interim Superintendent to be placed at the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center to serve through June 30, 2026 instead of December 31, 2025 Personnel & appointments Item history →
No Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Nov 17, 2025 Defer Ordinance O-25-8-101 regarding Merit System Board qualifications to May 2026. O-25-8-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2, Section 42-53, “Merit System Board of Directors”, to revise in Subsection (C) the qualifications for members of the Merit System Board to be eligible to serve if he/she has not previously been employed by the Sheriff’s Office within the five (5) years instead of ten (10) years preceding his/her appointment and to remove the requirement that a person is not eligible to serve on the Merit System Board if any member of the person’s family is or becomes employed by the Knoxville Police Department (amends Ordinance O-90-9-111, adopted September 10, 1990; Ordinance O-91-8-114, adopted November 25, 1991; Ordinance O-95-4-101, adopted April 24, 1995; Ordinance O-19-1-101, adopted February 25, 2019; and Ordinance O-22-6-103, adopted July 25, 2022) (Second Reading) Personnel & appointments Item history → Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred Consent
Nov 17, 2025 Defer Ordinance O-25-8-101 regarding Merit System Board qualifications to May 2026. O-25-8-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2, Section 42-53, “Merit System Board of Directors”, to revise in Subsection (C) the qualifications for members of the Merit System Board to be eligible to serve if he/she has not previously been employed by the Sheriff’s Office within the five (5) years instead of ten (10) years preceding his/her appointment and to remove the requirement that a person is not eligible to serve on the Merit System Board if any member of the person’s family is or becomes employed by the Knoxville Police Department (amends Ordinance O-90-9-111, adopted September 10, 1990; Ordinance O-91-8-114, adopted November 25, 1991; Ordinance O-95-4-101, adopted April 24, 1995; Ordinance O-19-1-101, adopted February 25, 2019; and Ordinance O-22-6-103, adopted July 25, 2022) – O-25-8-101 – (Second Reading) Item history → Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred Consent
Nov 17, 2025 Defer Resolution R-25-11-905 regarding Merit System Rules to May 2026. R-25-11-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amendment to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Employees’ Merit System Rules and Regulations, Subsection 3.1.b.6. Structure and Qualifications, to provide for members of the Merit System Board to be eligible to serve if he/she has not previously been employed by the Sheriff’s Office within the five (5) years instead of ten (10) years preceding his/her appointment and to remove the requirement that a person is not eligible to serve on the Merit System Board if any member of the person’s family is or becomes employed by the Knoxville Police Department Personnel & appointments Item history → Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred Consent
Nov 17, 2025 Defer Resolution R-25-11-905 regarding Merit System Rules to May 2026. R-25-11-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Employees’ Merit System Rules and Regulations, Subsection 3.1.b.6. Structure and Qualifications, to provide for members of the Merit System Board to be eligible to serve if he/she has not previously been employed by the Sheriff’s Office within the five (5) years instead of ten (10) years preceding his/her appointment and to remove the requirement that a person is not eligible to serve on the Merit System Board if any member of the person’s family is or becomes employed by the Knoxville Police Department Item history → Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred Consent
Oct 27, 2025
Appoint/reappoint to Knox County Ethics Committee. R-25-10-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing an individual and appointing an individual to the Knox County Ethics Committee. (Terms expire October 31, 2029). Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Appoint a Commissioner to the Knox County Audit Committee. R-25-10-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing a Commissioner to the Knox County Audit Committee. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Confirm reappointment and appointment to PBA Board of Directors. R-25-10-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's reappointment of Steve Maddox and appointment of Barak Saltzman to the Public Building Authority (PBA) Board of Directors. (Terms expire September 13, 2031) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Defer ordinance amending Merit System Board qualifications. O-25-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-53, “MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS”, TO REVISE IN SUBSECTION (C) THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IF HE/SHE HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE WITHIN THE FIVE (5) YEARS INSTEAD OF TEN (10) YEARS PRECEDING HIS/HER APPOINTMENT AND TO REMOVE ANY MEMBER OF THE PERSON’S FAMILY IS OR BECOMES EMPLOYED BY THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-111, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990; ORDINANCE O-91-8-114, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 25, 1991; ORDINANCE O-95-4-101, ADOPTED APRIL 24, 1995; ORDINANCE O-19-1-101, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 25, 2019; AND ORDINANCE O-22-6-103, ADOPTED JULY 25, 2022 - (SECOND READING) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Defer amendment to Sheriff's Office Merit System Rules. R-25-9-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS, SUBSECTION 3.1.B.6 STRUCTURE AND QUALIFICATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR MEMBERS OF THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IF HE/SHE HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE WITHIN THE FIVE (5) YEARS INSTEAD OF TEN (10) YEARS PRECEDING HIS/HER APPOINTMENT AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PERSON’S FAMILY IS OR BECOMES EMPLOYED BY THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Defer amendment to Sheriff's Office Merit System Rules. R-25-9-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS, SUBSECTION 3.1.B.6 STRUCTURE AND QUALIFICATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR MEMBERS OF THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IF HE/SHE HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE WITHIN THE FIVE (5) YEARS INSTEAD OF TEN (10) YEARS PRECEDING HIS/HER APPOINTMENT AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PERSON’S FAMILY IS OR BECOMES EMPLOYED BY THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Failed 4-6-0-1
Split Failed
Sep 22, 2025
Accept resignation from Audit Committee, defer appointment. R-25-9-113 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF COMMISSIONER ANGELA RUSSELL FROM THE KNOX COUNTY AUDIT COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING A COMMISSIONER TO SUCCEED COMMISSION RUSSELL ON THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Appoint/reappoint individuals to Sheriff's Office Merit System Board. R-25-9-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING TWO INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS (TERMS EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 30, 2028) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Abstain Adopted 6-1-3-1
Split
Sep 22, 2025
Accept resignation from Library Advisory Board, appoint Julie Thompson. R-25-9-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF MS. KYLE NAHREBNE (DISTRICT 8 SEAT) FROM THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD AND APPOINTING JULIE THOMPSON TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MS. NAHREBNE ON THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD, WHICH TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2026 Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Appoint Commissioners to Standing Committees: Beer, Insolvency, Legislative Affairs, and Rules R-25-9-101-SS — A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING COMMISSIONERS TO THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION (STANDING COMMITTEES NOT COMPOSED OF THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION INCLUDE THE BEER BOARD, INSOLVENCY BOARD, LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND RULES COMMITTEE) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Appoint Commissioners to Standing Committees: Beer, Insolvency, Legislative Affairs, and Rules R-25-9-101-SS — A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING COMMISSIONERS TO THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION (STANDING COMMITTEES NOT COMPOSED OF THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION INCLUDE THE BEER BOARD, INSOLVENCY BOARD, LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND RULES COMMITTEE) Personnel & appointments Item history →
No Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Sep 2, 2025
Appoint Commissioners to Standing Committees: Beer, Insolvency, Legislative Affairs, and Rules R-25-9-101-SS — A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING COMMISSIONERS TO THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION (STANDING COMMITTEES NOT COMPOSED OF THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION INCLUDE THE BEER BOARD, INSOLVENCY BOARD, LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND RULES COMMITTEE) Personnel & appointments Item history →
No Adopted 5-5-1-0
Split
Aug 25, 2025
Amend Merit System Board qualifications regarding prior Sheriff's Office employment. O-25-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-53, "MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS", TO REVISE IN SUBSECTION (C) THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IF HE/SHE HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE WITHIN FIVE (5) YEARS INSTEAD OF TEN (10) YEARS PRECEDING HIS/HER APPOINTMENT AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PERSON'S FAMILY IS OR BECOMES EMPLOYED BY THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (AMENDS ORDINANCE NUMBER O-90-9-111, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-91-8-114, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 25, 1991; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-95-4-101, ADOPTED APRIL 24, 1995; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-19-1-101, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 25, 2019; AND ORDINANCE NUMBER O-22-6-103, ADOPTED JULY 25, 2022) (FIRST READING) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Abstain Adopted 6-4-1-0
Split
Aug 25, 2025
Amend Merit System Board qualifications regarding prior Sheriff's Office employment. O-25-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-53, "MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS", TO REVISE IN SUBSECTION (C) THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IF HE/SHE HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE WITHIN FIVE (5) YEARS INSTEAD OF TEN (10) YEARS PRECEDING HIS/HER APPOINTMENT AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PERSON'S FAMILY IS OR BECOMES EMPLOYED BY THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (AMENDS ORDINANCE NUMBER O-90-9-111, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-91-8-114, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 25, 1991; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-95-4-101, ADOPTED APRIL 24, 1995; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-19-1-101, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 25, 2019; AND ORDINANCE NUMBER O-22-6-103, ADOPTED JULY 25, 2022) (FIRST READING) Personnel & appointments Item history →
No Adopted 7-4-0-0
Split
Aug 25, 2025
Amend Merit System Board qualifications regarding prior Sheriff's Office employment. O-25-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-53, "MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS", TO REVISE IN SUBSECTION (C) THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IF HE/SHE HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE WITHIN FIVE (5) YEARS INSTEAD OF TEN (10) YEARS PRECEDING HIS/HER APPOINTMENT AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON THE MERIT SYSTEM BOARD IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PERSON'S FAMILY IS OR BECOMES EMPLOYED BY THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (AMENDS ORDINANCE NUMBER O-90-9-111, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-91-8-114, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 25, 1991; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-95-4-101, ADOPTED APRIL 24, 1995; ORDINANCE NUMBER O-19-1-101, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 25, 2019; AND ORDINANCE NUMBER O-22-6-103, ADOPTED JULY 25, 2022) (FIRST READING) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Failed 5-6-0-0
Split Failed
Aug 25, 2025
Accept resignation of Michelle Hollenhead, appoint Becky Hofseth to Library Advisory Board. R-25-8-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF MICHELLE HOLLENHEAD (DISTRICT 5 SEAT) FROM THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD AND APPOINTING BECKY HOFSETH TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MS. HOLLENHEAD ON THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD, WHICH TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2026. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Appoint individual to Sheriff's Office Merit System Board of Directors R-25-7-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHRISTOPHER MANNING ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. MANNING ON THE BOARD (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jul 28, 2025
Appoint individual to Sheriff's Office Merit System Board of Directors R-25-7-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHRISTOPHER MANNING ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. MANNING ON THE BOARD (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jul 28, 2025
Approve agreement with Richard Mayberry for Law Clerk services R-25-7-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD MAYBERRY FOR SERVING AS A LAW CLERK TO THE CHANCELLORS OF CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FROM JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $115,500.00 Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Appoint Laura Johns to Air Pollution Control Board R-25-7-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING LAURA JOHNS (NOMINEE OF THE KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INDUSTRIAL INTERESTS OF KNOX COUNTY) TO SERVE ON THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2029) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Appoint Sharon Smith to Knox County Library Advisory Board. R-25-6-114 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING SHARON SMITH (DISTRICT 7 SEAT) TO THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2028) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Appoint Lane Dukart to Knox County Library Advisory Board. R-25-6-113 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING LANE DUKART (DISTRICT 4 SEAT) TO THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2028) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Appoint Angie Goethert to Knox County Library Advisory Board. R-25-6-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING ANGIE GOETHERT (DISTRICT 3 SEAT) TO THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2028) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Appoint Snowden and McGinley to Knox County Air Pollution Control Board. R-25-6-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING JIM SNOWDEN (NOMINEE OF THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR OF AN OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE OF KNOX COUNTY) AND DAVID MCGINLEY (NOMINEE OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE MAYOR OF AN OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE) TO SERVE ON THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD. (TERMS EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2029) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Confirm reappointments of Counts and Jordan to Visit Knoxville Board. R-25-6-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENTS OF MARGARET COUNTS AND PAUL JORDAN TO THE VISIT KNOXVILLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (TERMS EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2028) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Abstain Adopted 8-1-1-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve contracts for supplemental staffing services. R-25-6-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH AMERGIS HEALTHCARE STAFFING, INC., ESS SOUTH CENTRAL, LLC, AND STELLAR THERAPY SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF SUPPLEMENTAL STAFFING SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve First Amendment to Admin Services Agreement with BlueCross BlueShield for employee medical benefits. R-25-5-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF TENNESSEE, INC. FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS UNDER THE KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE PLAN Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Confirm appointment of Nancy Barger to Historic Zoning Commission R-25-4-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's appointment of Nancy Barger to the Knox County Historic Zoning Commission. (Term expires March 1, 2030) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Appoint Gretchen Knode to the Community Health Council R-25-3-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO THE COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL (TERM EXPIRES MARCH 31, 2028) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Accept resignation of Daniel Desmond and appoint Rock Saraceni to Golf Board R-25-3-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF DANIEL KEVIN DESMOND FROM THE KNOX COUNTY GOLF BOARD AND APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S RECOMMENDATION OF ROCK SARACENI TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. DESMOND ON THE GOLF BOARD, WHICH TERM EXPIRES ON DECEMBER 31, 2026 Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Reappoint Tim Hill and Joan Cronan to Sports Authority of Knox County R-25-3-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING TIM HILL AND JOAN CRONAN AS DIRECTOR OF THE SPORTS AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX AND THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve reappointment of Bittel, Jack, and Stallings to Golf Board. R-25-2-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS OF MICHAEL BITTEL, ALAN JACK, AND SCOTT STALLINGS FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY GOLF BOARD. (TERMS EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2028) – Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve employment contract for Dr. Jon Rysewyk as Director of Knox County Schools. R-25-2-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DR. JON RYSEWYK AS DIRECTOR OF KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Reappoint members to the Agricultural Extension Committee R-25-1-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Darlene Moyers, Chris Battle and Commissioner Kim Frazier to the Agricultural Extension Committee (terms expire December 31, 2026) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024
Approve amendment/restatement of Employee Benefit System and STAR plan R-24-12-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEM AND THE SHERIFF'S TOTAL ACCUMULATION RETIREMENT PLAN ("STAR") TO CONTINUE THE ANNUAL 2% DISABILITY CONTRIBUTION AND MERP MATCH THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2029. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024
Reappoint George Ewart to Board of Construction Appeals R-24-12-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING GEORGE EWART TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF CONSTRUCTION APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2031) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024
Confirm appointment of Nathaniel Shelso to Emergency Communications Board R-24-12-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF NATHANIEL SHELSO TO THE KNOX COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (TERM EXPIRES JANUARY 1, 2029) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024
Accept resignation and appoint Debi Stafford to Library Advisory Board R-24-11-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Susan Alexander (District 7 Seat) from the Knox County Library Advisory Board and appointing Debi Stafford to complete the unfulfilled term of Ms. Alexander on the Board, which term expires July 1, 2025 Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024
Accept resignation and appoint Ashley Williams to Board of Zoning Appeals R-24-11-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Riley Lovingood (District 4) from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals and appointing Ashley Williams to complete the unfulfilled term of Riley Lovingood on the Board, which term expires September 30, 2025 Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Accept resignation from Ethics Committee and appoint Michael Bittel. R-24-10-113 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Michael Covington from the Knox County Ethics Committee and approving the appointment of an individual to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Covington on the Ethics Committee, which term expires on October 31, 2025. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Appoint an individual to Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board. R-24-10-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing an individual to the Knox County Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board of Directors. (Term expires September 30, 2027). Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Approve amendment to Sheriff's Office Compassion Leave policy. R-24-10-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amendment to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Employees’ Merit System Rules and Regulations, 11.8 Compassion Leave, to allow five (5) compassion leave days with pay, which days do not have to be used consecutively, and to extend the definition of “immediate family”, all to conform with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office General Order Number 1-013. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Confirm reappointments to Emergency Communications District Board. R-24-10-114 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's reappointments of Herman Lathers, Janette Burgin, and Brian Gard to the Knox County Emergency Communications District Board of Directors. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Accept resignation from Golf Board and appoint Michael Bittel. R-24-10-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Penny Kleinschmidt from the Knox County Golf Board and approving the Knox County Mayor’s recommendation of Michael Bittel to complete the unfulfilled term of Ms. Kleinschmidt on the Golf Board, which term expires December 31, 2024. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Accept resignation from Golf Board and appoint Commissioner Rawls. R-24-10-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Commissioner Gina Oster from the Knox County Golf Board and approving the Knox County Mayor's recommendation of Commissioner Damon Rawls for appointment to succeed Commissioner Oster on the Golf Board. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Appoint John Valliant to Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board R-24-9-115 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING JOHN VALLIANT TO THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2027) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Sep 23, 2024
Honor Commissioner Carson Dailey for his service to the Commission R-24-9-105 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING COMMISSIONER CARSON DAILEY FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Honor Commissioner Richie Beeler for his service to the Commission R-24-9-104 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING COMMISSIONER RICHIE BEELER FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Honor Commissioner John Schoonmaker for his service to the Commission R-24-9-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING COMMISSIONER JOHN SCHOONMAKER FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Honor Commissioner Kyle Ward for his service to the Commission R-24-9-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING COMMISSIONER KYLE WARD FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Honor Commissioner Dasha Lundy for her service to the Commission R-24-9-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING COMMISSIONER DASHA LUNDY FOR HER SERVICE ON THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Reappoint Paul Huff to Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals R-24-9-114 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING PAUL HUFF (DISTRICT 9) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2026) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Reappoint Sherri Garrett to Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals R-24-9-113 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING SHERRI GARRETT (DISTRICT 7) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2026) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Reappoint Cecil Anderson to Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals R-24-9-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING CECIL ANDERSON (DISTRICT 5) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2026) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Reappoint Doug Lloyd to Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals R-24-9-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING DOUG LLOYD (DISTRICT 3) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2026) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Reappoint Curtis Brown to Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals R-24-9-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING CURTIS BROWN (DISTRICT 1) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2026) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Resolution appointing a Commissioner to the Knox County Code Commission R-24-9-114-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING A COMMISSIONER TO COMPLETE AN UNFULFILLED TERM ON THE KNOX COUNTY CODE COMMISSION - R-24-9-114-SS: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Resolution appointing a Commissioner to the Agricultural Extension Committee R-24-9-113-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING A COMMISSIONER TO COMPLETE AN UNFULFILLED TERM ON THE AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION COMMITTEE - R-24-9-113-SS: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Resolution reappointing Commissioner Terry Hill to the Knox County Retirement and Pension Board R-24-9-112-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING COMMISSIONER TERRY HILL TO THE KNOX COUNTY RETIREMENT AND PENSION BOARD - R-24-9-112-SS: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Resolution appointing two Commissioners to the Knox County Retirement and Pension Board R-24-9-111-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING TWO (2) COMMISSIONERS TO THE KNOX COUNTY RETIREMENT AND PENSION BOARD - R-24-9-111-SS: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Resolution confirming Mayor's appointment of Commissioner Andy Fox to Public Records Commission R-24-9-110-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER ANDY FOX TO THE KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC RECORDS COMMISSION - R-24-9-110-SS: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Resolution appointing/reappointing four Commissioners to the Personnel Committee R-24-9-109-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING FOUR (4) COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE ON THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE ALONG WITH THE CHAIR OF COMMISSION - R-24-9-109-SS: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Resolution appointing a Commissioner to the Metro Drug Coalition Board of Directors R-24-9-108-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING A COMMISSIONER TO THE METRO DRUG COALITION BOARD OF DIRECTORS - R-24-9-108-SS: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Resolution on Joint Education Committee participation and appointments R-24-9-107-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, PROVIDING FOR THE COMMISSION’S CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE JOINT EDUCATION COMMITTEE THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2025 AND APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING FOUR (4) COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE ON SAID COMMITTEE - R-24-9-107-SS: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Resolution appointing a Commissioner to the Knox County Investment Committee R-24-9-106-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING A COMMISSIONER TO SERVE ON THE KNOX COUNTY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE ALONG WITH THE CHAIR OF COMMISSION - R-24-9-106-SS: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Resolution appointing/reappointing a Commissioner to the Knox County Employee Insurance Benefits Committee R-24-9-105-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING A COMMISSIONER TO THE KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEE INSURANCE BENEFITS COMMITTEE - R-24-9-105-SS: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Resolution appointing a Commissioner to the Knox County Fire and Technical Rescue Committee R-24-9-104-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING A COMMISSIONER TO THE KNOX COUNTY FIRE AND TECHNICAL RESCUE COMMITTEE – R-24-9-104-SS: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Resolution appointing/reappointing a Commissioner to the Knox County Ethics Committee R-24-9-103-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING A COMMISSIONER TO SERVE AS A NON-VOTING LIAISON TO THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE - R-24-9-103-SS: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Resolution appointing two Commissioners to the Knox County Audit Committee R-24-9-102-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING TWO (2) COMMISSIONERS TO THE KNOX COUNTY AUDIT COMMITTEE – R-24-9-102-SS: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Resolution appointing Commissioners to Standing Committees: Beer, Insolvency, Legislative, Rules R-24-9-101-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING COMMISSIONERS TO THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION (STANDING COMMITTEES NOT COMPOSED OF THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION INCLUDE THE BEER BOARD, INSOLVENCY BOARD, LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND RULES COMMITTEE) – R-24-9-101-SS: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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