Tag Archives: Aldermen

A Tennessee government expert said City Councils and Boards of Aldermen are designed to bring big-picture guidance to the cities and towns they lead, rather than day-to-day decision making. Honna Rogers is a MTAS Municipal Management Consultant at the University of Tennessee. Algood, Baxter, and Gainesboro have all dealt with multiple issues in recent weeks surrounding oversight from elected boards ... Read More »

Sparta Board of Aldermen authorized the accepting of bids to replace the roof at the Sewer Plant Facility during its Thursday meeting. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the project was included in the city’s fiscal year budget. The city will begin soliciting bids for the project immediately. Aldermen also approved repairs to one of the city’s trash trucks. The $27,000 ... Read More »

The Town of Monterey has been without a mayor for almost five months following the passing of Mayor Nathan Walker. While some have called for a special election, the Board of Aldermen has said in the fall it would wait until after the holiday season to make an appointment. Now, Alderman Bill Wiggins said the position could potentially remain vacant ... Read More »

Some residents have called on the Board of Aldermen to hold a special election instead of making an appointment to fill the seat of former Mayor Nathan Walker. Alderman Alex Garcia said his biggest concern is the expense of holding a special election. “I don’t know exactly what it would cost but I know it would cost a ton of ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the White County Solid Waste Committee continues work on its landfill. Members will discuss a resolution that would allow the county to accept out-of-county trash. A representative from a recycling company also set to make a presentation to the committee. The county’s steering committees meet as well. Members will discuss an agricultural program using ... Read More »

The Celina Board of Aldermen voted Tuesday night to provide employee family insurance through a new firm — and pay 80 percent of the premiums. The company Benefits Blueprint Partners will provide coverage moving forward. Mayor Luke Collins said a situation with an employee caused the change. “It was just unacceptable for that employee already going through a difficult medical ... Read More »

A total of 54 people participated in the Livingston election Wednesday with all three Aldermen candidates automatically winning at-large seats. The unofficial results have Chris Speck receiving 39 votes. Bruce Elder tallied 38 votes. David Langford got 36 votes. The election saw a 2.17 percent voter turnout. Overton County Election Administrator Craig Story said the low turnout was expected considering ... Read More »

The Celina Board of Aldermen approved its new fiscal year budget on first reading. The spending plan does not include any major changes, but Celina Mayor Luke Collins said the money is there to consider employee raises in the future. “At this point in time there is not raises included in the budget,” Collins said. “But it is planned to ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the White County Budget Committee will meet to discuss options for employee COVID bonuses. The matter goes back to committee after the commission failed to pass an one-time payment this week. Members will also consider how the payment will impact potential raises for the new fiscal year. Committee meetings begin at 5:30 Monday at ... Read More »

A charter change by the Celina Board of Aldermen will bring increased pay for Aldermen and Mayors starting in 2025. The board approved Aldermen pay to increase to $300 per meeting as well as increasing the mayor’s compensation Tuesday. Mayor Luke Collins said the raise was based on surrounding municipalities. “For too long, that charter has been in the 50’s, ... Read More »