Knoxville mayor election

Thu

Aug 30 2007

12:49 pm

By: R. Neal

The trainwreck of a thread about the downtown cinema veered way off course into local politics, so we are moving the conversation here.

As you may be aware, early voting in the City of Knoxville elections gets underway on Sept. 5th. As you may also be aware, the election for mayor is one of only two contested races.

So what do you think? Who should be mayor and why? Vote in the poll and discuss in comments.

I didn't like the idea of a

Submitted by R. Neal on Thu, 2007/08/30 - 12:59pm.

I didn't like the idea of a Haslam as Mayor of Knoxville and supported his opponent. I have since begrudgingly admitted that he is doing an OK job, and said so. I even defended him when the gun nuts attacked him for participating in an effort to get illegal guns off the streets.

But I still don't have to like his politics, or the politics of his powerful family. Now, maybe he's the Democrat in the family, but I'm not inclined to support any political machine that supports Bush, Corker, Thompson, and their ilk. I'm also not inclined to support them profiting at the expense of the environment with no incentive to promote energy policies that get us away from our dependence on oil.

As for the Mayor himself, there's the handling of the situation with KFD Chief Perez. And there was some high profile controversy regarding city departments serving disadvantaged communities that had apparently been going on for some time before the newspapers started noticing (but to Haslam's credit he took care of it and made a great hire to help him straighten it out). And there have been some valid questions about due diligence on some of the downtown projects and some of the people involved.

So thanks to Bill Lyons for prompting me to think about all this. I realize it doesn't matter what I think, and Bill Haslam will be elected in a landslide with about 5% voter turnout.

Umm, don't seem to be able

Submitted by Rachel on Thu, 2007/08/30 - 1:02pm.

Umm, don't seem to be able to vote. And Saroff decided he's not running.

And Saroff decided he's not

Submitted by R. Neal on Thu, 2007/08/30 - 1:03pm.

And Saroff decided he's not running.

I think he's still on the official ballot?

(What do you see instead of the vote buttons?)

There is just a button that

Submitted by Knoxquerious on Thu, 2007/08/30 - 1:07pm.

There is just a button that says "cancel your vote"

What do you see instead of

Submitted by Factchecker on Thu, 2007/08/30 - 1:07pm.

What do you see instead of the vote buttons?

A tally where all are zeroes and a radio button to cancel my vote.

Maybe working now? (No,

Submitted by R. Neal on Thu, 2007/08/30 - 1:13pm.

Maybe working now?

(No, Diebold did not design this poll.)

Yeah, now I've got buttons.

Submitted by Rachel on Thu, 2007/08/30 - 2:36pm.

Yeah, now I've got buttons. Thanks.

the city

Submitted by StaceyDiamond on Thu, 2007/08/30 - 2:56pm.

While I'm glad Isa is running, for democracy's sake, I think Haslam is alright. I'm not concerned about tif's and the like, my only concern about redevelopment is eminent domain and insecurity as a renter, some of that has to do with gov., some just landlords. With a little help from the pot and the gas industry Knoxville is moving on up, seriously though, I think downtown is doing great.

I don't know much about

Submitted by Rachel on Thu, 2007/08/30 - 3:32pm.

I don't know much about Infante other than her resume. Can someone who voted for her in this poll lay their reasons out for me?

Like R. Neal, I was a strong supporter of Madeline Rogero in the last mayoral election. I worked hard on her campaign. And I certainly think Haslam has had some missteps. To some of the things R. mentions, I'd add that I've not been too happy about the overall trend of his MPC appts.

I didn't - and still don't - trust the family political dynasty. So I will remain somewhat wary. But... when push came to shove on the south waterfront, Bill Baxter et al. are not the ones who got the Mayor's support.

Overall, I think he's done a good job. As a south Knoxvillian, I credit him a lot for supporting the south waterfront efforts.

And his administration has dramatically changed the tone of how the City interacts with citizens. Many City efforts now include meaningful public participation. I'm also pleased that he included a new neighborhood coordinator position in this year's budget.

I too supported Madeline for

Submitted by rocketsquirrel on Thu, 2007/08/30 - 3:54pm.

I too supported Madeline for Mayor four years ago, but look forward to continuing to work with Mayor Haslam on various neighborhood issues. In particular, deconcentrating the homeless industry from the Broadway area so that "midtown" or "downtown north" can continue to grow, and the homeless can be encouraged toward independence and dignity, not year-in, year-out perpetual emergency services.

I think Bill understands this (we have communicated regarding this matter) but I wait to see him direct block grant monies in more positive directions than he has previously. The Ten Year Plan calls for distributing homeless services throughout Knoxville, but to date it has all been concentrated in one four block area. This allows greater predation of homeless by other homeless, and is not in the best interests of the homeless and does not result in a stronger neighborhood--one of the central tenets of the Haslam administration.

P.S. The four of you who

Submitted by Rachel on Thu, 2007/08/30 - 3:58pm.

P.S. The four of you who voted for Saroff really need to explain yourselves.

Maybe nobody voted for

Submitted by Tom Salter on Thu, 2007/08/30 - 5:38pm.

Maybe nobody voted for Saroff and Diebold really did program the poll. Anybody out there using touch screens?

Rachel, those are all very

Submitted by R. Neal on Thu, 2007/08/30 - 7:46pm.

Rachel, those are all very good points.

On this one:

And his administration has dramatically changed the tone of how the City interacts with citizens. Many City efforts now include meaningful [emphasis yours] public participation.

I'm curious about process v. outcome. Has any COK outcome been influenced positively by the "new and improved" process?

On the SK Waterfront, it will be another generation before we know.

The only other one that has happened recently is the WFP and Candy Factory. Was that a good outcome for the citizens of Knoxville?

I'm not entirely sure, I'm just asking. It appears they might have saved the Amphitheater, although the original RFP said to include it but the winning RFP didn't and they had to spend more money which they now say was funded by the execution of the RFP which didn't actuallly include it.

Seems like they've spent that money several times, but I guess I'm just too stupid and irrational to understand it all.

Has a better process

Submitted by Rachel on Thu, 2007/08/30 - 11:17pm.

Has a better process generated better outcomes?

True, the final outcome of the south waterfront is a long way down the road. However, that final outcome has a heck of a better chance of being a good one because we have a consensus-based plan and a really good zoning code - and those both grew out of the process.

I would argue the same is true for downtown design guidelines - their impact won't be felt immediately. But downtown in 20 years will look much better with these guidelines than it would look w/o them.

Actually, it's a bit refreshing to take the long view. I've spent most of life working for folks who were only focused on this year's bottom line.

I don't think the process was as good as it could have been for the CF. But one can certainly argue that the process highlighted the concerns of the arts community, and helped get those addressed. A better process would also have addressed the needs for community space in a better way.

The creation of the new Neighborhood Coordinator position came directly from a recommendation by the Neighborhood Task Force - another example of participative process.

I'm sure other folks involved with other efforts can add more to the list. But I do want to stress that fundamentally changing the way the City approaches public participation is no small achievement, and Haslam deserves a lot of credit for that, although I doubt it would have happened w/o Bill Lyons pointing him in the right direction. (Although that in itself says something about the Mayor - he's open to new ideas.)

Reading this post over, I realize it really does sound like cheerleading - but you asked for positives. If you want me to list things I'm not so happy about, I could do that do. But for me, the balance definitely tips to the positive side.

P.S. I like "pragmatic progressive contingent." Count me in.

Haslam has done a fair to middlin' job...

Submitted by talidapali on Thu, 2007/08/30 - 8:00pm.

But I just cannot support someone who has supported people like Corker and Thompson and Bush. And I think that there is something rotten in Knox County and Knoxville City politics from BOTH sides. I want new faces. They may be just as bad as the old faces but none of us know that yet, but we do know what we have now is the absolute pits.

_________________________________________________
"You can't fix stupid..." ~ Ron White"
"I never said I wasn't a brat..." ~ Talidapali

Mayor Haslam

Submitted by Bill Pittman on Thu, 2007/08/30 - 10:20pm.

Earlier this evening, I hosted a north Knoxville reception for Mayor Haslam at my home in Fourth & Gill; I too supported Madeline in '03 but have been very impressed with the Mayor's performance. In fact, I would unequivocally state that he has raised the bar for the position of Mayor of Knoxville, Tennessee. I do not agree with every position or action that the Mayor has taken but there is no one with whom I have agreed with on every position. Frankly, we went from having a Mayor who contributed to the decline of downtown to one has taken an unprecedented leadership role in reviving our urban core.

Knoxville has reached a new level of public involvement that I personally attribute to Mayor Haslam as well as Bill Lyons.

We have the opportunity to reelect probably the most qualified,kind, sincere, capable, put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is, candidate that has ever served our city and as a member of what I term the pragmatic-progressive contingent, I am proud to support Mayor Haslam's reelection and urge others to do the same. Knoxville is a better place since this fine individual took office.

My .02 worth,
Bill Pittman

"Now, maybe he's the

Submitted by michael kaplan on Thu, 2007/08/30 - 10:43pm.

"Now, maybe he's the Democrat in the family"

He was asked about his political affiliation at the 4th District Democratic meeting a few weeks ago and said his Republican leanings are well known.

I've Got An Idea

Submitted by Bizzy on Thu, 2007/08/30 - 11:41pm.

Lets write in this guy for mayor:
(link...)

He's really got it goin' on.

I'm still waiting to hear

Submitted by Rachel on Thu, 2007/08/30 - 11:43pm.

I'm still waiting to hear from the Saroff voters....

Victor Ashe

Submitted by frenchharp on Fri, 2007/08/31 - 7:38am.

Most of downtown projects that have happened were born from the Ashe administration. Market Square, Convention Center, Waterfront, etc.

Victor & Downtown

Submitted by Bill Pittman on Fri, 2007/08/31 - 9:46am.

Market Square, Convention Center, Waterfront, etc....

Victor did have a role in these no doubt...and he also did a wonderful job in improving our city's many parks, but with that said...the convention center was a terrible decision and we will be stuck with that White Elephant for many years. The north bank waterfront, Volunteer Landing, is okay at best but the vast majority of the credit to downtown redevelopment should deservedly go to the many private individuals who put their own money on the line while our public funds went to study after study of how to make a magic bullet work.

During Victor's tenure, suburban sprawl exploded and may have even been exacerbated by finger annexations, our downtown core rotted, neighborhoods contiguous to downtown began to thrive in spite of civic efforts not because of them and World's Fair structures became condemnable.

Term limits and downtown redevelopment became synergistic in that the former created the desperate search for a legacy and the last couple of Victor years became some of his best; it's just a shame we squandered a decade and a half to get there. A nice refresher article worth a read:

(link...)

One of my problems with

Submitted by Ennui on Fri, 2007/08/31 - 10:07am.

One of my problems with Victor was that he cared more about his parks and greenways than he did about the people charged with their upkeep.

Anyone who thinks they are a

Submitted by knxnicole on Fri, 2007/08/31 - 4:19pm.

Anyone who thinks they are a progressive who would vote for Infante should consider this. Isa Infante did not a thing to help Madeline Rogero. I am sure she did not even vote and bet she has never voted in a city election. I worked the area for Madeline and she did nothing and would not even vote absentee or early. Haslam has at least involved a lot of Madeline supporters. He has done a pretty good job.

Isa Supports Women

Submitted by frenchharp on Fri, 2007/08/31 - 5:26pm.

Isa is a member of the progressive women's coalition. She totally supports women running for office. She herself is running. I hope you consider this before you make baseless statements.

Bill Haslam has done a good job of seeking out affluent people who generally speak out and were supporters of Madeline; however, that is where it has ended with him. He purposely targeted those individuals to gain there support and minimize his opposition which gives the appearance to those individuals that he is inclusive.

this is the reality
(link...)

Martin Pleasant

"Baseless" comments

Submitted by Rachel on Fri, 2007/08/31 - 7:29pm.

You know, I find that personally insulting, since I guess I'm one of the people who's been duped into thinking the Mayor tries to be inclusive.

As for "baseless statements," I'd like to know how you know he "purposely" did anything. Are there documents? Can you read his mind?

Stuff like this doesn't do your candidate any favors.

P.S. Haslam appointed Madeline to the KAT Advisory Board and then hired her to work for the City. I suppose she's one of those "affluent people" he's "targeted" and co-opted?

Define "totally"

Submitted by Nelle on Fri, 2007/08/31 - 7:17pm.

Martin, you say that your candidate "totally supports women running for office," yet you offer nothing of substance to counter Nicole's contention that Infante failed to support Rogero's race against Mayor Haslam.

What gives?

Infante is not "my"

Submitted by Bbeanster on Fri, 2007/08/31 - 7:21pm.

Infante is not "my" candidate, but I interviewed her last week, but I think it's unfair to take her to task for not supporting Madeline, since she was attending law school in Boston when the last mayoral election was waged.

Good to know

Submitted by Nelle on Fri, 2007/08/31 - 7:35pm.

Thanks for the info, Beanster. I was just curious why Martin dismissed the charge without specifically refuting it.

This place is a font of knowledge, at least when folks aren't too pissy at each other.

Dang, that was a

Submitted by Bbeanster on Fri, 2007/08/31 - 7:39pm.

Dang, that was a poorly-written post (by me).

Too many buts. I need an editor.

Isa supports women candidates---I was naming names

Submitted by frenchharp on Fri, 2007/08/31 - 10:17pm.

Sorry Rachel,
I wasn't insuating anyone in particular but I do get that impression. It may be without merit but most people think Haslam was making a political move by hiring Madeline. I think she is a great person for the position; however, that doesn't change the effect of him hiring her. It is an easy choice for many reasons. You can't exclude the political side. I believe you are well qualified to work on planning projects. I thought you did a great job on the stuff we worked on together.

Isa will bring everything you want and more to Knoxville. The status quo can be changed. She has the talent, skills, and knowledge. I think she can do a better job than Bill(sorry to be informal).

The Mary Vestal Park has been neglected. Please visit it. The infield should not be covered in grass. It should be sand. I have watched and spoken with the folks who have tried to remove the grass from the infield. I myself replaced an electrical outlet in the pavillion.

Frenchharp, Thanks for the

Submitted by Rachel on Fri, 2007/08/31 - 11:56pm.

Frenchharp,

Thanks for the apology. Of course there was a political angle to Haslam hiring Madeline; it helped get him out of a really sticky political jam a la Renee Kesler. But since Madeline was superbly qualified for the job, it was also a good hire on the merits.

I'm happy to learn more about Isa. And I will take a closer look at Mary Vestal Park. I drive by there often but don't think I've ever stopped by.

You can vote NOW!!

Submitted by bill young on Wed, 2007/09/05 - 3:08pm.

Early voting has started for the Knoxville city races.
I've voted & I voted for Bill Haslem.

Let me be clear,I did not vote against Isa Infante.I think she is a good candidate.I also think the world of Martin.He is a good man that always does what he thinks is right.

I made up my mind to vote for Bill,late last year,because he's done a great job.

Go Vote!!

Follow the Money . . . .

Submitted by kbarry on Wed, 2007/09/05 - 10:32pm.

Like many of us, we were strong Madeline supporters and are impressed with Mayor Haslam's dedication and accomplishments, but we find it very hard to reconcile his strong support of George Bush and Republican candidates.

Almost all of these candidates below are opposed to the basic interest of regular Knoxville residents, such as living wage, air pollution, protecting the Smokies, War in Iraq, death penalty, health care, etc . . . .

If you follow the money of his and his wife/kids and family it becomes clear where where his priorities are . . . .

Therefore, if you donate money to Bill Haslam, who has no serious challenger and needs no money, you are essentially growing the chest of the the following . . . . .

- George W. Bush (2000, 2004)
- Mit Romney
- Campaign for a New American Century (ala Iraq Invasion)
- Fred Thompson
- Bill Frist
- Tennessee Republican Party
- Van Hillary
- Ed Bryant
- John Coryn (Texas)
- National Republican Party
- Norm Coleman
- Rudy Guiliani

--- Just a sampling from (link...) ----------------

HASLAM, BILL
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
CITY OF KNOXVILLE TN/MAYOR

VOLUNTEER PAC
11/01/2005 5000.00 26990169221

HASLAM, BILL
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
STATE OF TENNESSEE/MAYOR

VOLUNTEER PAC
06/26/2001 5000.00 21990328650
11/09/2001 1000.00 24962291380
11/09/2001 1000.00 24962291380
02/20/2002 5000.00 24962291565
04/23/2003 5000.00 23991636659
12/28/2004 5000.00 25980022021

HASLAM, BILL
KNOXVILLE, TN 37939
CITY OF KNOXVILLE/MAYOR

WAMP, ZACH
VIA FRIENDS OF ZACH WAMP
03/03/2005 1000.00 25990452616

HASLAM, CRISSY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
HOMEMAKER

HILLEARY, W VAN
VIA VAN HILLEARY FOR CONGRESS
08/17/2000 500.00 20036253890

HASLAM, CRISTEN
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

BRYANT, EDWARD G
VIA ED BRYANT FOR US SENATE INC
03/31/2007 -400.00 27020152057

THE FRED D. THOMPSON PAC
05/13/2002 -1000.00 22020401065

HASLAM, CRISTEN
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

CORKER, ROBERT P JR
VIA BOB CORKER FOR SENATE
12/10/2004 2000.00 25020071814
12/10/2004 2000.00 25020071815

HASLAM, CRISTEN
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
HOMEMAKER

ALEXANDER, LAMAR
VIA ALEXANDER FOR SENATE 2008 INC
10/04/2004 2000.00 25020053240

BRYANT, EDWARD G
VIA ED BRYANT FOR US SENATE INC
01/12/2007 1500.00 27020152044
03/27/2007 1000.00 27020152045

FRIST, WILLIAM H
VIA FRIST 2000 INC
08/25/1997 1000.00 98020032142
08/25/1997 1000.00 98020032143

HASLAM, CRISTEN
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
HOMEMAKER/HOMEMAKER

BOUCHARD, MICHAEL J
VIA BOUCHARD FOR US SENATE
07/29/2006 2100.00 26020823139

HASLAM, CRISTEN
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
HOUSEWIFE

THE FRED D. THOMPSON PAC
11/30/2001 2000.00 22020081506
12/18/2001 -1000.00 22020081506
12/18/2001 1000.00 22020081506
03/20/2002 -1000.00 22020280024

HASLAM, CRISTEN
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
N/A/COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

CORKER, ROBERT P JR
VIA BOB CORKER FOR SENATE 2012
02/14/2007 2300.00 27020122586

HASLAM, CRISTEN
KNOXVILLE, TN 37939
HOMEMAKER

FRIST, WILLIAM H
VIA BILL FRIST FOR SENATE INC (1994)
05/13/1999 1000.00 99020083547

HASLAM, CRISTEN G
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
HOMEMAKER

ALEXANDER, LAMAR
VIA ALEXANDER FOR SENATE INC
03/18/2002 2000.00 22020501595
05/13/2002 -1000.00 22020510284
05/13/2002 1000.00 22020510284

ALEXANDER, LAMAR
VIA ALEXANDER FOR SENATE 2008 INC
01/06/2003 2000.00 23020190046

DEWINE, RICHARD MICHAEL
VIA MIKE DEWINE FOR US SENATE
10/26/2006 2000.00 26021100854

HASLAM, CRISTEN G
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
HOMEMAKER/HOMEMAKER

ROAD TO VICTORY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
11/23/2005 5000.00 25971669617

HASLAM, CRISTEN G
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
N/A/COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

ENZI, MICHAEL B
VIA ENZI FOR US SENATE
05/25/2007 -200.00 27020254216
05/25/2007 200.00 27020254217
05/25/2007 2500.00 27020254216

HASLAM, CRISTEN G
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
RETIRED

ALEXANDER, ANDREW LAMAR
VIA ALEXANDER FOR PRESIDENT INC
05/14/1999 1000.00 99034581014

HASLAM, CRISTEN G
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
SELF EMPLOYED/COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

CORNYN, JOHN
VIA TEXANS FOR SENATOR JOHN CORNYN INC
05/21/2007 -200.00 27020260516
05/21/2007 200.00 27020260516
05/21/2007 2500.00 27020260515

HASLAM, CRISTEN G
KNOXVILLE, TN 37939
HOMEMAKER

NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE
03/28/2006 10000.00 26020293472

HASLAM, CRISTEN G MRS.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
HOMEMAKER

BUSH, GEORGE W
VIA BUSH-CHENEY '04 (PRIMARY) INC
06/30/2003 2000.00 23991419517

REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE
06/17/2004 25000.00 24961952812

ROMNEY, MITT
VIA ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT INC.
01/08/2007 2100.00 27930537633

HASLAM, CRISTEN G. MRS.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
HOMEMAKER

BUSH, GEORGE W
VIA BUSH FOR PRESIDENT INC.
12/09/1999 1000.00 20990020763

HASLAM, CYNTHIA
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
STUDENT

FRIST, WILLIAM H
VIA FRIST 2000 INC
08/29/1997 1000.00 98020032143
08/29/1997 1000.00 98020032143

HASLAM, JAMES A
KNOXVILLE, TN 37939
PILOT CORPORATION

RNC REPUBLICAN NATIONAL STATE ELECTIONS COMMITTEE
07/21/2000 25000.00 20035953827
08/09/2000 3500.00 20036053417
08/11/2000 25000.00 20036053417

HASLAM, JAMES A II
KNOXVILLE, TN 37939
PILOT CORPORATION

RNC REPUBLICAN NATIONAL STATE ELECTIONS COMMITTEE
06/14/2001 25000.00 21990208172

HASLAM, JAMESA. MR. II
KNOXVILLE, TN 37939
PILOT CORPORATION

RNC REPUBLICAN NATIONAL STATE ELECTIONS COMMITTEE
05/17/2002 25000.00 22991124279

Total Soft Money: 103500.00

Contributions to Political Committees

HASLAM, ANNE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
N/A/STUDENT

CORKER, ROBERT P JR
VIA BOB CORKER FOR SENATE
09/26/2005 2000.00 26020150144

HASLAM, ANNE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
STUDENT

CORKER, ROBERT P JR
VIA BOB CORKER FOR SENATE
03/31/2005 2000.00 25020152501

HASLAM, ANNE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
STUDENT/STUDENT

BOUCHARD, MICHAEL J
VIA BOUCHARD FOR US SENATE
07/29/2006 2100.00 26020823139

HASLAM, BILL
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
CITY OF KNOXVILLE TN/MAYOR

VOLUNTEER PAC
11/01/2005 5000.00 26990169221

HASLAM, BILL
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
STATE OF TENNESSEE/MAYOR

VOLUNTEER PAC
06/26/2001 5000.00 21990328650
11/09/2001 1000.00 24962291380
11/09/2001 1000.00 24962291380
02/20/2002 5000.00 24962291565
04/23/2003 5000.00 23991636659
12/28/2004 5000.00 25980022021

HASLAM, BILL
KNOXVILLE, TN 37939
CITY OF KNOXVILLE/MAYOR

WAMP, ZACH
VIA FRIENDS OF ZACH WAMP
03/03/2005 1000.00 25990452616

HASLAM, CRISSY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
HOMEMAKER

HILLEARY, W VAN
VIA VAN HILLEARY FOR CONGRESS
08/17/2000 500.00 20036253890

HASLAM, CRISTEN
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

BRYANT, EDWARD G
VIA ED BRYANT FOR US SENATE INC
03/31/2007 -400.00 27020152057

THE FRED D. THOMPSON PAC
05/13/2002 -1000.00 22020401065

HASLAM, CRISTEN
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

CORKER, ROBERT P JR
VIA BOB CORKER FOR SENATE
12/10/2004 2000.00 25020071814
12/10/2004 2000.00 25020071815

HASLAM, CRISTEN
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
HOMEMAKER

ALEXANDER, LAMAR
VIA ALEXANDER FOR SENATE 2008 INC
10/04/2004 2000.00 25020053240

BRYANT, EDWARD G
VIA ED BRYANT FOR US SENATE INC
01/12/2007 1500.00 27020152044
03/27/2007 1000.00 27020152045

FRIST, WILLIAM H
VIA FRIST 2000 INC
08/25/1997 1000.00 98020032142
08/25/1997 1000.00 98020032143

HASLAM, CRISTEN
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
HOMEMAKER/HOMEMAKER

BOUCHARD, MICHAEL J
VIA BOUCHARD FOR US SENATE
07/29/2006 2100.00 26020823139

HASLAM, CRISTEN
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
HOUSEWIFE

THE FRED D. THOMPSON PAC
11/30/2001 2000.00 22020081506
12/18/2001 -1000.00 22020081506
12/18/2001 1000.00 22020081506
03/20/2002 -1000.00 22020280024

HASLAM, CRISTEN
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
N/A/COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

CORKER, ROBERT P JR
VIA BOB CORKER FOR SENATE 2012
02/14/2007 2300.00 27020122586

HASLAM, CRISTEN
KNOXVILLE, TN 37939
HOMEMAKER

FRIST, WILLIAM H
VIA BILL FRIST FOR SENATE INC (1994)
05/13/1999 1000.00 99020083547

HASLAM, CRISTEN G
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
HOMEMAKER

ALEXANDER, LAMAR
VIA ALEXANDER FOR SENATE INC
03/18/2002 2000.00 22020501595
05/13/2002 -1000.00 22020510284
05/13/2002 1000.00 22020510284

ALEXANDER, LAMAR
VIA ALEXANDER FOR SENATE 2008 INC
01/06/2003 2000.00 23020190046

DEWINE, RICHARD MICHAEL
VIA MIKE DEWINE FOR US SENATE
10/26/2006 2000.00 26021100854

HASLAM, CRISTEN G
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
HOMEMAKER/HOMEMAKER

ROAD TO VICTORY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
11/23/2005 5000.00 25971669617

HASLAM, CRISTEN G
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
N/A/COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

ENZI, MICHAEL B
VIA ENZI FOR US SENATE
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A whole list of very good

Submitted by Rachel on Wed, 2007/09/05 - 11:24pm.

A whole list of very good reasons I wouldn't support Haslam for state or national office. I just think local office is a bit of a different animal, and by my lights Haslam has done a good job as Mayor. He gets my vote.

Good point, kbarry. Was over

Submitted by bizgrrl on Thu, 2007/09/06 - 4:39am.

Good point, kbarry.

Was over in the Island Home neighborhood yesterday. Saw plenty of Haslam for Mayor signs. I hope he and the city deliver something to the South Knoxville Waterfront that is unlike the James White Parkway gash through SoKno. Everytime I see that gash I think, what a crime. Maybe to start off a SoKno revitalization process, he and the City should beautify the parkway to prove something good can be done on the South side of the river and to bring pride back to those areas devastated by the gash.

Re: Good point, kbarry

Submitted by Stan G on Thu, 2007/09/06 - 8:55am.

Slightly off topic for this thread, but since you mentioned the James White Parkway gash and not the Cherokee Trail gash, I assuming you haven't been across the trail recently. You and the Mr need to do so the next time you're driving to downtown Knoxville.

Yes, we have seen the

Submitted by bizgrrl on Thu, 2007/09/06 - 9:27am.

Yes, we have seen the Cherokee Trail gash. Another good example.

The James White Parkway is particularly close to home for me in that we lived in that area for nearly 10 years and knew many people who lived in the areas directly affected by the gash.

When we lived in the area (South Haven area for approx. 7 yrs and Island Home area for 3 yrs), it was quite safe and very pleasant to walk and bike ride around the entire area. Currently, I think the Sevier Avenue and Moody areas are not near what they used to be and it is a direct result of the gash. We have some friends who currently live in the South Haven area and the husband asked his wife to not go to the convenience store close to them, too unsafe (IHO).

I think the City should start maintaining the roadway and sidewalks better. They need to put in nice landscaping. I noticed the sidewalk areas around James White/Moody were mowed, but the grass was so high the mowing left a lot of grass debris, nearly covering the sidewalks in areas. Weeds are overtaking the sidewalks. The sidewalks would be hard to use for those in wheelchairs or pushing strollers. Nearly impossible for those roller blading.

Many homeowners are still keeping up their houses. As time passes and new owners takeover, it appears some new owners are taking the lead from the City and not maintaining the properties. At least two apartment complexes pretty close to part of the gash (Moody/Sevier and McClung/Sevier), which in earlier years were considered nice, are looking pretty pitiful right now.

Kudos to the neighborhood associations in South Haven, Sevier, etc. who are working hard to keep the neighborhoods pleasant and safe. This is definitely an uphill task.

JWP

Submitted by Rachel on Thu, 2007/09/06 - 11:17am.

I didn't live here when the JWP was built. It's an abomination.

Given the government's penchant for building big roads, I was more than a little worried when work started on south waterfront planning. I knew if the effort was successful, there'd be more traffic. And more traffic, to most traffic engineers, means bigger roads.

I had visions of Sevier Avenue being turned into the 5 lane monster that is now Moody. Or of another version of Neyland Drive along the south side of the river. Not happy thoughts.

But the consultant team actually included a transportation guy who thinks in terms of people, not cars. He proposed just a slight widening of Sevier, but not for more lanes, for on street parking. And yes, he proposed a new road close to the river - but a two-lane road with on street parking and bike lanes. In other words, a neighborhood friendly traffic plan.

I think I've been in love with him ever since.

I wonder if it's too

Submitted by jbr on Thu, 2007/09/06 - 12:39pm.

I wonder if it's too embarrassing to admit what a bad idea JWP was. A lot of potentially nice residential and business property gobbled up by that montrosity. There is also the health issue of it going so close to a school and residential neighborhoods.

(link...)

That thing is just a bad idea.

Well, at least some people

Submitted by CBT on Thu, 2007/09/06 - 11:45am.

Well, at least some people decided to vote.

A grand total of 99 people voted in the first day of early voting. This election may set a new low for turnout.

The official count is 144.

Submitted by R. Neal on Thu, 2007/09/06 - 11:46am.

The official count is 144. See post above. But yeah, not much action.

My bad...I didn't see your

Submitted by CBT on Thu, 2007/09/06 - 11:47am.

My bad...I didn't see your post Randy. I also apparently didn't have enough fingers and toes.

Apparently it won't take too

Submitted by R. Neal on Thu, 2007/09/06 - 11:50am.

Apparently it won't take too many fingers and toes this time.

Jame White Parkway

Submitted by Stan G on Thu, 2007/09/06 - 9:19pm.

Bizgrrl, I’m not disagreeing with you. I lived on Sevier Ave before they built the South Knoxville Bridge and the James White Parkway extension – definitely the road less traveled – and it my meat eating dates enjoy many lunches at the Round Up. I assume one of the apartment complexes you mention is the Stonewall Apartments; they were once managed by the owners, but they are now, I believe, absentee owned.

Several years ago, I found myself in South Knoxville when the cruiser caught fire between the two downtown bridges and both were closed. I made my way around the backup to the South Knoxville Bridge and had it to myself. Other than those who live on that side of Chapman Highway the area doesn’t appear to be on Knoxville’s radar screen.

At the same time, I doubt that many in Knoxville really know what has happened along Cherokee Trail. It was bad enough when they cleared the area east of Edingtion; as bad as that is, it’s nothing compared to hillside they removed to the west of Edington.

Certainly, before TDOT thinks about extending the Parkway as a parkway, they need to improve the landscaping along the existing expressway.

the gash

Submitted by michael kaplan on Thu, 2007/09/06 - 11:57pm.

"I wonder if it's too embarrassing to admit what a bad idea JWP was."

Hopefully, this prediction will not prove true, but I fear the JWP will be extended through South Knoxville in the next Haslam administration.

The Haslam business is based on sprawl. Sprawl means more roads, which means more gas stations and 'convenience' stores. That's why Haslam has contributed to the National Association of Truck Stop Owners.

A progressive city administration would halt the construction of the JWP extension. While the highway makes sense in terms of traffic management and connecting Knoxville with the 'big box' development in Seymour, it makes little sense in terms of the environment or the protection of the special character of South Knoxville.

TDOT has agreed to redo the

Submitted by Rachel on Fri, 2007/09/07 - 10:44am.

TDOT has agreed to redo the environmental impact statement. That in itself will take quite a long time. They've also committed to start from scratch with design alternatives, which will also take a good bit of time. The road may be built, but I doubt if it will be built in the Haslam II administration.

BTW, Haslam did support building the extension in his last campaign. But he also supported the recommendations of the JWP task force, which included asking TDOT to redo the EIS.

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