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Daily Dose for May 27, 2008
Dunn's Message Board Idea Moves Forward
Dunn's Message Board Idea Moves Forward -- The idea proposed by State Rep. Bill Dunn for an online message board, which would allow local government officials to communicate without violating the state open meeting law is set to happen in Knox Co. The state law authorizing the board is effective July 1 and Chancellor Daryl Fansler is set to authorize the board for Knox Co. Commissioners. Commissioner Greg "Lumpy" Lambert said Commissioners have to have a way to communicate outside the Commission meetings. Lambert: "The electronic board will give us an opportunity to have some discussion of things where the public knows about it, but at the same time, we can have some discussion so meetings don't tend to be longer and longer."
Corker House Hunting in Nashville -- The City Paper reports that Sen. Bob Corker is looking for a second home in Nashville. Corker was spotted recently touring Belle Meade streets with a local real estate agent. Corker said the couple’s “primary residence” would remain in Chattanooga, where Corker was mayor before winning his Senate seat.
Young Reps -- Knoxville is geared up for a GOP primary in House District 14, which represents most of west Knox Co. The two Republicans are running for the seat are Ryan Haynes and Dr. Thomas Baer. Hayes, who is a 23-year-old banker is the early favorite in the race, having picked up the endorsement of the incumbent State Rep. Parkey Strader and U.S. Congressman John Duncan. Baer reveals to Sandra Clark that he's not bothered by the endorsements, because he plans on making age an issue in the campaign. If elected, Hayes would be the only 20-something in the legislature (to my knowledge) but not the first one historically, as Clark notes.
Sex Offender Legislation Moves Through -- A bill that requires sex offenders living in Tennesee to register their email addresses and all electronic screen names with the TBI was signed by Gov. Bredesen. The law was pushed by Claris Networks and sponsored by State Sen. Jamie Woodson. Woodson said she believes the legislation will also deter offenders from contacting children through popular social networking sites like MySpace. More here.
