Fri
Jan 12 2007
05:11 pm
By: Mark Harmon
I'm blogging from the 6th floor of the City County Building where people are gathered for the anticipated mayoral news conference about the Supreme Court decision. Most talk has centered on the issues related to what is meant by serve until their replacements are named. I'm pushing for a quick, public, and open process. Let's get these offices and office seekers before voters as soon as possible. --Mark Harmon
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- Lady Vols Basketball down to one player? (1 reply)
- Kerbela Shriners Site Development Proposal Meetings Announced (6 replies)
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I'm pushing for a quick,
I'm pushing for a quick, public, and open process.
Mark, thanks for the post from the Sixth Floor. I'm guessing that most of Knox County agrees with you.
Please keep us posted on what you are hearing...
I like this, 'Blogging for
I like this, 'Blogging for the Constituents'! What a great way to keep the people immediately informed. Thanks, Mark
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