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Seventeen making plans to run in municipal elections August 4
March 8, 2022
By: Dwayne Page
Seventeen persons have been issued qualifying petitions by the DeKalb County Election Commission for municipal elections on Thursday, August 4 in DeKalb County.
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County Commission and School Board
City elections will be held in Smithville, Alexandria, Liberty, and Dowelltown.
Persons may now pick up a petition for the municipal elections as well as the state and federal primaries also to be held on Thursday, August 4.
Petitions have been issued to the following persons for August 4, 2022 Municipal Elections:
City of Smithville:
Josh Miller-Mayor (Incumbent) (petition filed)
Beth Chandler-Alderman (Incumbent) (petition filed)
Don Crook-Alderman (petition filed)
Rhonda Tiefenauer-Alderman (petition filed)
City of Alexandria:
Lloyd D. Dyer-Mayor
Jana Beth Tripp-Mayor(petition filed)
Allen Lawson-Alderman
City of Liberty:
Audrey M. Martin-Mayor
Jason Hayes Ray (Incumbent)-Mayor (petition filed)
Darrell W. Johnson-Mayor
William H. Reynolds-Alderman (Incumbent)
Kendra Stanford Alderman
Derek Johnson-Alderman (Incumbent)
Joe D. Bratten-Alderman (Incumbent)
James Ryan Dodd-Alderman
Kevin R. Mullinax-Alderman
City of Dowelltown
Greg Fish-Alderman
Tennessee Republican Primary for State Representative 40th District (August 4th)
Michael Hale- (picked up petition in home county of DeKalb)
Terri Lynn Weaver (Incumbent)- (picked up petition in home county of Smith)
A mayor and two aldermen will be elected in Smithville on Thursday, August 4th. Each term is for four years.
In Alexandria, voters will elect a Mayor to a full four-year term, three Aldermen each to a full four-year term; and two Aldermen to fill unexpired terms.
Liberty voters will elect a Mayor to a full four-year term and five Aldermen each to a four-year term.
In Dowelltown, two Aldermen will be elected each to a full four-year term.
State primary elections will be held on Thursday, August 4 for Governor, U.S. House of Representatives, and Tennessee House of Representatives. General elections will also be held for state judicial offices and applicable county offices.
The qualifying deadline for municipal and state primary elections is Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 12:00 Noon including for Independent candidates and the withdrawal deadline is Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 12:00 Noon
Glynn Merriman to make a run for the County Commission in 5th District
March 8, 2022
By: Dwayne Page
Local businessman Glynn Merriman wants to become a member of the County Commission and will be seeking the Republican nomination in the DeKalb County GOP Primary on May 3.
Merriman’s formal announcement is as follows:
“My name is Glynn Merriman and I am seeking election for 5th District County Commissioner on Tuesday, May 3rd. I have been married to Rhonda Merriman for 39 years. We have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. I am a conservative and lifelong resident of DeKalb County; a local small business owner of Glynn’s Auto Sales, an active member of Smithville First Free Will Baptist Church and I am active in my community”.
“I believe that the role as a county commissioner is to listen to the needs of our community members and translate that into reality. If elected, I will serve as the voice for our community; both transparency and honesty are qualities that will represent our district. By listening to your concerns, identifying where issues lie, and problem solving cooperatively with the board of commissioners, I will strive to make continuing progress for DeKalb County. These values and qualities are vital to serving in this role for commissioner. I am prepared to stand up for what is best for our community, county, and our future. I would appreciate your vote and support in the upcoming election on Tuesday, May 3rd,” said Merriman.
New Splash Pad at Green Brook Park expected to be up and running by May
March 8, 2022
By: Dwayne Page
Youngsters will soon have a new place to go for summer fun.
Smithville Mayor Josh Miller informed the aldermen Monday night during their regular monthly meeting that equipment for the new 2,400 square foot splash pad at Green Brook Park has arrived and will soon be installed. It should be up and running by May.
“The splash pad has been delivered off site so hopefully in the next couple of weeks they will start construction on our splash pad. I talked to Mr. Adam Walton today (Monday) and we are still planning for May. I am hoping for the first of May. I will get with everyone and hopefully we can have a groundbreaking soon,” said Mayor Miller.
In November, the aldermen awarded a bid to Aquatix of Cookeville at $172,976. To pay for it the aldermen adopted a budget amendment authorizing an expenditure of up to $173,000 for the splash pad. The money for the project will be taken from the city’s unreserved fund balance.
Meanwhile the aldermen also adopted a $40,000 budget amendment on first reading Monday night to resurface the city tennis courts. Bids are being accepted through Friday.
The aldermen further approved a budget amendment on second reading to make a contribution of $20,000 to the DeKalb County Youth Baseball League for the repair and rehabilitation of the city owned Joe L. Evins Ballpark.
The funds for both projects will come from the city’s share of federal American Rescue Plan Act money.
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