On Transparency  EDITOR’S NOTE: This is one in a series of op/ed pieces that will provide readers with proposals to improve East Ridge by write-in Mayoral candidate Dick Cook, publisher of East Ridge News Online. The incumbent is welcome to submit his own op/ed articles, as are candidates for City Council. One of the most […]

Coming down John Ross from Rossville, there is now a bright sign with liquor bottles to your left, and a beautiful elementary school to your right. The liquor store sign shines much brighter than the nice school sign. Now, when kids come to school, the kids eyes are drawn to a bright LED lit liquor […]

I’ve said for a very long time that the City of East Ridge has its priorities wrong. Job One: Public safety. Job Two: Pick up the garbage. Job Three: Keep up the streets. Job Four: Enforce codes that make neighborhoods and businesses nice. Job Five: Provide nice recreational opportunities, and do all this without breaking […]

As a homeowner and property taxpayer in East Ridge for the past 34 years, and after numerous complaints to the City of East Ridge Superintendent of Roads, complaints to the East Ridge City Mayor’s Assistant and complaints to the State of Tennessee, I am completely fed up with the potholes, the eroded roadways and especially […]

The city of East Ridge needs to empower Animal Services to help citizens be free from unwanted cats in their yards. It is a good law that dogs aren’t allowed to roam free and destroy property, and it is time these same rules apply to cats. The cats I speak of are owned by our […]

As a long time resident of East Ridge I feel it is a necessity of civic duty as citizens to ask pointed questions and expect factual answers of our elected officials. I did just that and was blocked, with no further response or discussion on the Mayor’s social media page just hours later. Can anyone […]

I grew up in the conservative south with many beliefs that today’s society considers too old fashioned and out of style. I do not take lightly my civic duty, or the selection of my representative. It is not enough to come from a family with a political background, or to be supported by a particular […]

Tracy Cox is the ideal candidate for judge in East Ridge. She possesses all of the best qualities of a judge: she is intelligent, experienced, thoughtful, level-headed and fair. Tracy gives her time to the community, hosting a podcast where she interviews local community leaders and addresses issues of interest to the area.  She volunteers […]

I have known Chris Dixon for several years. He has stood by a family member through some tough times.  He believes in truth, honesty, and integrity, and has demonstrated these values in his work with us.  He also has compassion and common sense judgement when dealing with our legal system. I would have every faith […]

Tennessee lawyer, Tracy Cox, is offering her talent and service as your City Judge. I have known Cox for a number of years and have practiced with her as co-counsel with joint responsibility in numerous casesduring her tenure with Legal Aid of East Tennessee. I know her legal ability, ethics and temperament to serve as […]

I am a Republican who is voting for Katie Perkins for school board. I have known Katie and her family for many years. Our sons play baseball at Camp Jordan together. Her husband is the assistant coach. Katie and her family are outstanding people in our community. She is patient and kind and I look […]

 My name is Debbie Hamilton. I am a Christian conservative business owner. I want to give my opinion of Chris Dixon. I have known Chris for 25-plus years . He is an amazing person. I have used Chris as an attorney when my son got into some trouble a few years ago. I am very […]

I have long maintained that the people inside East Ridge City Hall, elected officials and upper management, have had their priorities wrong. You may disagree, but it is my conviction that the number one priority is public safety, followed by sanitation, street maintenance, code enforcement, and parks and recreation.  So, this spring when Councilwoman Esther […]

I am writing to respond to Chris Helton’s letter regarding the proposed amendment to the East Ridge City Charter, Ordinance #1166 (regulating the East Ridge City Judge).  This amendment updates the residency requirement for the East Ridge City Judge from “East Ridge” to “Hamilton County” and clarifies the East Ridge City Charter to prohibit the East […]

When the opportunity came up to write a testimonial for Mr. Larry Grohn, I was honored and I jumped at the opportunity. First I would like to point out the fact that being a teacher at Adams City High School in the rough neighborhood of Commerce City, Colorado is no easy task for anyone. This […]