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Daily Dose for November 19, 2007
Knox Co. To Try Anywhere Voting
Knox Co. To Try Anywhere Voting -- Knox Co. has signed up for a pilot program to test anywhere voting. With grants from the Pew Charitable Trusts and the state of Tennessee, the Convenience Voting Model could replace the current precinct-based system in Knox and two adjacent counties, according to Greg Mackay, Knox County’s administrator of elections. Under the pilot program, 20 voting precincts would be open 12 days and voters could vote at any precinct, instead of the one located closest to their home. The program was devised by the Baker Center at UT along with Mackay, who says the model can be transferred to other counties.
Jud Selection Comes Up with 3 for COA -- The Judicial Selection Commission came up with three names for Governor Bredesen for the vacancy on the TN Court of Appeals from among the 20 that applied. Richard H. Dinkins, Christina Henley Duncan, and Amy V. Hollars were the three nominees.
Knox Co.'s Nepotism Policy -- The Knox Co. Commission will consider a new nepotism policy today that would prohibit elected county officials from using their influence to get relatives a job or promotion or to advance their careers. They'll also vote on whether to put a charter amendment on next August's ballot that would create a process by which elected officials could be recalled. The provision prohibits the County Commissioners using their influence to drive hiring or promotion of a relative. The former 19-member commission had 13 members who either worked for the county or had relatives who did.
Only Two Qualify for Shelby Co. Assessor of Property -- The Commercial Appeal notes the fast approaching filing deadlines for remaining local offices in Shelby Co. In the race for Assessor of Property, only two people have qualified for the race, with deadlines less than a month away. Bill Giannini and Cheyenne Johnson, Republican and Democrat respectively have qualified.
Quick Hits -- Here's some news at lightning speed from around the state:
- Tom Ingram says Sen. Lamar Alexander's fundraising looks good - $700,000 in one day with two fundraisers in Knoxville and Chattanooga.
- Nashville City Paper reports rumors State Sen. Jerry Cooper, fresh off a huge fine from the Registry of Election Finance won't run for reelection.
- The Tennessean discusses Fred Thompson's Presidential strategy, or the lack thereof as the case may be.
