Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd entered a plea of not guilty to a single charge of extortion, Friday, during an arraignment in Hamilton County Criminal Court. Criminal Court Judge Andrew Freiberg of Bradley County said he will hear a motion to dismiss the charges on June 5. Extortion is a Class D Felony and carries […]
Boyd Attorney Files for Dismissal of Extortion Charge
On Thursday, an attorney for Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd filed for extortion charge against the commissioner to be dismissed in Hamilton County Criminal Court. Lee Davis, Boyd’s attorney, wrote in the filing that the recorded conversations that Boyd had with East Ridge Mayor Brent Lambert, Boyd’s political opponent in the Republican Primary, is protected […]
Boyd Prevails over Lambert in District 8 Commission Race
The voters of District 8 have returned Tim Boyd for a third term to the Hamilton County Commission. Boyd, who was challenged for the second time by East Ridge Mayor Brent Lambert, received 1,203 votes to Lambert’s 714 in the Republican Primary. There is no opponent in the General Election. “This is one of the […]
Boyd Scores Lambert for Support by Democrats
In a Wednesday press release, Hamilton County Commissioner Tm Boyd said his challenger in the May Republican Primary is getting much of his support from Democrats. On Tuesday speaking to a group of Republican women, East Ridge Mayor Brent Lambert spoke proudly of his ability to get support from Democrats and his ability to work […]
Lambert Plays Audio Tapes of Boyd Conversations
At a news conference on Monday afternoon at the Community Center, East Ridge Mayor Brent Lambert played three different audio recordings of conversations he had with County Commissioner Tim Boyd that are the basis for an extortion charge having been brought by a Hamilton County Grand Jury. The phone conversations happened between Feb. 16 and […]
Lambert to Release Audio Tape of Boyd ‘Threats’
East Ridge Mayor Brent Lambert said Friday afternoon during a press conference at the Hamilton County Courthouse that he will release copies of an audio tape of Commissioner Tim Boyd threatening him during telephone conversations in February. Lambert said the audio tapes may be made available during a noon press conference at the East Ridge […]
Boyd Believes CVB Behind Indictment
On Thursday the Chattanooga Convention and Visitors Bureau told Hamilton County citizens it had nothing to do with the events leading up to the indictment of Commissioner Tim Boyd on an extortion charge. Commissioner Boyd, who is running for a third term representing District 8, believes differently. “I know without a dobut regular people, the […]
Lambert ‘Applauds’ TBI for Thorough Investigation
“My campaign to serve the great citizens of our community began because of my commitment to see East Ridge grow and prosper as a wonderful place to live and raise our families. My work as East Ridge Mayor has reflected that commitment with economic development and job growth. My commitment has been strengthened that […]
UPDATED: Boyd Indicted on Extortion Charge
UPDATE: The official charge against Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd is Extortion. The indictment reads: The Grand Jurors for the State aforesaid, being duly summoned, elected, impaneled, sworn and charged to inquire for the body of the County aforesaid, upon their oaths present: That Timothy Boyd heretofore before February 22, 2018, in the County […]
Strong Fundraising for Thongnopnua
Joda Thongnopnua, the Democratic candidate for Tennessee’s 30th State House District, reported on Monday that he had raised more than $35,000 since announcing his candidacy for the open seat in late January. Thongnopnua, in his first bid for public office, is poised to present a formidable challenge to Republican contenders for a seat being vacated […]
Nightside Pachyderm Hosting District 8 Candidates
The Nightside Pachyderm Club will hold a debate/forum for the candidates running in the May 1 Republican Primary for Hamilton County Commission District 8. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 10 at Wally’s restaurant on Ringgold Road from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Incumbent Tim Boyd is seeking his third term on the commission. He […]
Boyd Says District 8 Prospered in Last Eight Years
About two dozen interested people attended a Town Hall meeting held by Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd, Thursday evening at the East Ridge Community Center. A number of voters in attendance discussed with Boyd their questions and concerns about issues in District 8. Boyd focused on development in the district since he was first elected […]
Boyd Holding Town Hall Meeting
Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd will hold a “Town Hall” meeting on Thursday in East Ridge. The meeting will be held in the Community Center on Tombras Avenue from 6 to 7 p.m. In a Facebook post Boyd said the purpose of the meeting is to hear what voters have to say about their needs […]
TBI Investigating Lambert Complaint
East Ridge Mayor Brent Lambert has filed a complaint with the Hamilton County District Attorney’s office concerning Commissioner Tim Boyd. Lambert is challenging Boyd in the May 1 Republican Primary for the District 8 Commission seat. Melydia Clewell, a spokesperson for the district attorney’s office, said that Lambert filed a complaint with the office more […]
Lambert, Boyd Spar at Pachyderm Meeting
The Hamilton County Commission District 8 Republican Primary candidates for the May 1 primary gathered with friends and supporters for lunch and a debate Monday at the Pachyderm Club weekly meeting. The two candidates, two-term incumbent Tim Boyd and East Ridge Mayor Brent Lambert, first gave opening remarks followed by questions from the audience. Lambert told […]
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