January 2008

Candidate's Expo

Submitted by Gene Patterson on January 18, 2008 - 4:08am

A strong public turnout tonight at the Candidate's Expo. Organizers thought the numbers ranged near one thousand. That's an encouraging sign for voter turnout this year.

But just as encouraging was the fact that nearly all the candidates were present. I didn't do a head count, but Crystal White, general manager of the Expo Center, said there were at least 70 candidates participating. She thought that included everyone.

I visited with some of the candidates tonight and what struck me most, was the diversity of the choices.

Ragsdale Touts Finch

Submitted by Gene Patterson on January 16, 2008 - 10:39pm

Mayor Mike Ragsdale's support of Community Services Director Cynthia Finch was on display this morning at a breakfast meeting sponsored by Child and Family Tennessee.

The breakfast was attended by a number of community and political leaders.

Child and Family President Kate O'Day gave a presentation outlining three new initiatives - funded through federal grants - that will benefit the community by offering housing and other services to teens and families in crisis.