Tuesday Covington’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted against making changes to the charter that would allow the mayor to vote on all measures. The revision, which had been in the works since early last summer, would have made the mayor a member of the board and changed the requirements for meetings from “four aldermen” to “four members of the board.” What this meant was if two … [Read more...] about Covington board votes against making changes to quorum, mayoral vote
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In Covington, board is set to vote on charter revision that would give mayor a vote
Covington's board of mayor and aldermen will vote tonight on a charter revision that will make the mayor a voting member of the board and reduce the number of readings required for ordinances and not everyone is on board with it. At least one current alderman and a former alderwoman have spoken out against the proposed change, fearing a reduction in representation for the … [Read more...] about In Covington, board is set to vote on charter revision that would give mayor a vote
Tre Hargett delivers CARES Act check to Tipton County Museum to enhance online presence
The CARES Act, which was signed into law last March by President Trump, allotted more than $2 trillion to be allocated to individuals, families and businesses affected by COVID-19. On Thursday morning the Tipton County Museum received $3,241.88 of that to help serve the community during the pandemic. The check was delivered to the museum by Tennessee Secretary of State Tre … [Read more...] about Tre Hargett delivers CARES Act check to Tipton County Museum to enhance online presence
Vice Mayor Stephanie Chapman-Washam squares off against former Brighton Mayor Gus Smith
More of the same or more of the old same. In a nutshell, that’s what Brighton voters will need to decide when they head to the polls to elect a new mayor. Stephanie Chapman-Washam, 46, is not the incumbent, but she has been the vice-mayor since 2016 and an alderwoman since being appointed a year before that. She said one of her main accomplishments as a board member was … [Read more...] about Vice Mayor Stephanie Chapman-Washam squares off against former Brighton Mayor Gus Smith
Employee raises, cop cars and fire equipment included in Munford budget
Employees are getting raises and the police and fire departments will be receiving new equipment after the Munford Board of Mayor and Aldermen passed its 2020-21 budget Monday night. All city employees will see their pay increase by two percent. Two new cruisers will be added to the police department's fleet and new fire department equipment includes self-contained breathing … [Read more...] about Employee raises, cop cars and fire equipment included in Munford budget
April 23: Are we going back to normal next week?
Gov. Bill Lee announced this week his intentions for phased re-opening beginning next week, citing the number of new cases day-over-day was showing a 14-day downward trend. That suggestion has been a point of contention in the state. For instance, COVID-19 Case Tracking by the Tennessee State Data Center shows the number of active cases dropped on April 15, but has … [Read more...] about April 23: Are we going back to normal next week?
Tipton County will likely see $1.87M in local government grants
This summer Tipton County is set to receive $1.87 million in local government grants from the state for one-time, local expenses for the 2021 fiscal year. “Capital maintenance, public safety and road projects don’t pause for disasters like the March tornadoes and the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Gov. Lee. “This grant fund will ease the burden on local governments as they work to … [Read more...] about Tipton County will likely see $1.87M in local government grants
Stay at home order issued for Tipton County
After Gov. Bill Lee mandated a stay at home order for Tennesseans, county executive Jeff Huffman issued a companion order for Tipton County. The declaration, issued Thursday, falls in line with the governor's order for citizens to stay home unless engaging in essential activities. It is effective immediately. "It is imperative, and I cannot stress this point strongly enough: … [Read more...] about Stay at home order issued for Tipton County
