Seven people have qualified to run for East Ridge City Council in the November 8 Municipal Election. According to the Hamilton County Election Commission, Gregg Shipley filed his papers before the noon deadline on Thursday, August 18 to qualify. It is Shipley’s first run for elective office. Shipley will join Jim Bethune, Matthew DeGlopper, Esther […]
Council Passes Budget; Ponders Wrecker Ordinance
The East Ridge City Council passed a $12.9 million General Fund budget in its regular meeting Thursday night. On second reading, the council adopted the budget, which keeps the tax rate at $1.42, with no discussion. In addition the council passed a new organizational chart for administration of the city. The majority of the meeting […]
Haynes to be County’s Next Assessor of Property
Republican Marty Haynes will become Hamilton County’s next Assessor of Property. Haynes received 16,104 votes to Democrat Mark Siedlecki’s 12,158. In the state primaries, incumbent Congressman Chuck Fleischman easily outdistanced his challengers in the Republican Primary for U.S. House of Representatives in the 3rd District. In Hamilton County, Fleischman received 13,392 votes, while Allan Levene […]
Council Passes Budget on First Reading
The East Ridge City Council passed on first reading the proposed budget for fiscal year 2016-17, Thursday night during its regular session. The $12.8 million general fund budget would include six additional employees, two police officers, three firefighters and an accounting position. However, Councilman Jacky Cagle pressed City Manager Scott Miller on the number of […]
CM Proposes New Budget to Council
There was good news for taxpayers and city employees at Thursday night’s East Ridge City Council meeting. City Manager Scott Miller rolled out the proposed 2016-17 budget which keeps the current property tax rate (1.42) and provides a three percent across the board raise for the 123 full-time employees. The General Fund budget increased almost […]
Early Voting Begins July 15
Early voting for the August 4 Primary election begins July 15. According to the Hamilton County Election Commission, the early voting period will last until July 30. Voters can cast their ballots early at the following locations: Brainerd Recreational Center, 1010 North Moore Road, Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Eastwood Baptist Church, 4300 Ooltewah-Ringgold Road, Monday-Saturday […]
Tennessee Food City Locations Begin Wine Sales
Abingdon, VA – Earlier today, Food City customers celebrated the long-awaited first day of wine sales in Tennessee grocery stores. “For years, countless Tennesseans have sought the same opportunity afforded their Virginia and Georgia friends and neighbors, to purchase wine from their local supermarket. For the past eight years, legislators and retailers across the state […]
Esther Helton Announces Run for East Ridge City Council
Dear Friends and Neighbors of East Ridge, I would like to take this opportunity to announce that after much consideration and prayer, I have decided to run for a position on the East Ridge City Council. As a lifelong resident of East Ridge, I truly believe I have what it takes to represent the citizens […]
City Tables ‘Extended Stay’ Ordinance
It’s going to take a little more time before East Ridge enacts a new ordinance dealing with extended stay motels. During the agenda session of Thursday’s regular City Council Meeting, the board heard from representatives of several motels in the city, including the construction superintendent renovating the former Superior Creek Lodge which will become a […]
Stahl Announces Candidacy for Council
Dear Sir or Madam: Since the last election, many East Ridge citizens have encouraged me to seek a position on the East Ridge City Council. While I was proud to finish a close third in 2014, I would be lying if I said it has not been tough to not have more of a leadership […]
City Welcomes Axel as Newest Member of ERPD
East Ridge Police Chief J.R. Reed introduced its newest officer to the City Council Thursday night during its regular monthly meeting. Cpl. Steve Rogers entered the chambers and on the end of a tether was his new partner, Axel, a 14-month old Belgian Malinois. “I didn’t administer the oath of office,” Chief Reed told the […]
Brian Williams Announces Candidacy
To the Citizens of East Ridge, My name is Brian Williams and I am seeking one of the two open seats on the East Ridge City Council. I feel I am well qualified to represent the community as a candidate for this office. I have been a resident of East Ridge for the last 18 […]
Cagle Wants ‘Secure’ Mailboxes at City Hall; Qualls in Charge While Williams is Away
The high point in Thursday night’s East Ridge City Council meeting happened early on in the proceedings as our county commissioner thanked the mayor and council for their support and backing in his efforts to procure funding for high school athletic facilities including the Pioneers’ home field. “I can’t stress how important it was for […]
City Moves Forward on New Fire Hall
With the East Ridge City Council dealing with the hiring of a new City Manager and the acting CM being called out on a fire, the council still managed to get through some ordinary business, Thursday, during its regular meeting. The council decided to retain the services of River Street Architecture to design and help […]
Miller CM Contract Finalized
The East Ridge City Council decided to hire J. Scott Miller as our next City Manager but only after Councilman Jacky Cagle grilled him during a special called meeting, Thursday at City Hall. Councilman Cagle was concerned over Miller’s formal reason for leaving his job as CM in Leavenworth, Kansas, as well as him having […]
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