In the former Soviet Union, the Communist Party selected a Central Committee which selected a smaller executive committee called the Politburo. It selected the general secretary – a humble title …
A million here, a million there
An anomaly of local government is the limited power of the county mayor. On the surface, Knox County’s $851 million budget puts it far ahead of the city’s $434 million. …
Sheriff defends detention process
Sheriff Tom Spangler defended his staff against allegations of neglect at the Knox County detention facility, speaking to Knox County Commission this week. Here is the sheriff’s statement:
The allegation that …