Amy Broyles throws her hat in the ring and makes a case why she should be appointed as a replacement commissioner. See the full e-mail press release after the jump.

There are probably some other previous write-in candidates who could make a case, too. The question is, can they get a fair hearing in whatever process is about to unfold?

From: Amy Broyles
Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2007 10:12:07
Subject: Term Limits Upheld for Knox County!

Dear Friends,

Great news! Yesterday the Tennessee Supreme Court handed down a decision that will have a huge impact on Knox County's government. Eight of our nineteen commissioners, along with the Sheriff, Trustee, County Clerk, and Register of Deeds, have been declared term limited and unable to serve out their current terms. It looks like the County Commission will be making appointments for temporary replacements in the near future, with an election for more permanent replacements to follow.

Commissioner Billy Tindell of District 2 was among those affected by this ruling. If you recall, I ran against Commissioner Tindell in the Primary and General elections last year, both times as a write-in candidate. In the Primary I came within 94 votes of beating him, and in the General I received almost 30 percent of the vote, quite an accomplishment for a write in candidate! I ran a vigorous, positive, exciting campaign, and was endorsed by The Knoxville News-Sentinel, Frank Cagle of Metro Pulse, Colvin Idol of The Knoxville Journal, Sandra Clark of The Halls Shopper, Democracy for Tennessee, and the Women Under Forty Political Action Committee.

I am running for Commissioner Tindell's seat again, regardless of when the election is held, or who may be chosen to replace him in the meantime. There is also an excellent argument for the Commission appointing me as his replacement.

I hope I can count on your support! Please help spread the word that Amy Broyles is running for Seat 2A. Let your friends and neighbors know that I am the logical and best choice to fill this position, both now as the temporary replacement, and long-term as the winner of the upcoming election.

Please also contact your County Commissioners (even the term limited ones) and let them know you think Amy Broyles is the best choice to replace Commissioner Tindell. You can find contact information for the County Commission here: (link...).

I appreciate all the help and support you gave me during the elections last year, and I will be grateful for your ongoing support in the weeks and months to come!

All the best,
Amy Broyles