Tag Archives: Nominations

Former mayor Bill Wiggins among two nominees accepted Monday night to fill a vacant Board of Aldermen seat. Alderman Charles Looper suggested Wiggins to fill the vacant ward four position. Looper said despite past conflicts, he thinks Mayor JJ Reels and Wiggins can work together to benefit Monterey. “With JJ’s energy and enthusiasm and so forth and he (Wiggins) having ... Read More »

The Highlands Economic Partnership is looking for nominations for its 2021 Highlands Leaders Program. The series of seminars is designed to develop current and future leaders to promote economic development in the region. Workforce Development And Education Director Kaitlin Sayler said nominations from Jackson, Overton, Putnam and White Counties are being accepted first. “We will send out the link for ... Read More »

Monterey Aldermen will fill the vacant second ward seat at the November meeting after a sometimes contentious discussion Monday. The board offered two nominations to fill the seat Monday night, but Mayor JJ Reels voted twice to stop the decision. Farley’s motion to move forward passed 4-3. Then, Reels voted no to make it 4-4. Reels then exercised his ability ... Read More »