Election Commission to Begin Issuing Qualifying Petitions Monday, February 5 for August 1 State Primaries and Municipal Elections

February 1, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

As one election date draws near (March 5 primaries), the DeKalb County Election Commission is preparing for another one.

Monday, February 5 is the first day persons may pick up qualifying petitions from the DeKalb County Election Commission to run for offices in the Tennessee Democratic and Republican Primaries as well as the Alexandria, Dowelltown, and Smithville Municipal Elections all to be held on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

In the State Primaries on August 1, nominees in both the Republican and Democratic Parties will be selected for the offices of US Senate, US House of Representatives (6th District), Tennessee House of Representatives (40th District), and Tennessee Senate (16th District)

Those positions are currently held by US Senator Marsha Blackburn (R), Congressman John Rose (R)- US House of Representatives (6th District), State Representative Michael Hale (R)- Tennessee House of Representatives (40th District), and State Senator Janice Bowling (R)- Tennessee Senate (16th District)

In the Smithville Municipal Election August 1, three aldermen will be elected, each to serve a 4 year term. The positions are currently held by Aldermen Shawn Jacobs, Danny Washer, and Jessica Higgins.

The Alexandria Municipal Election on August 1 will be held to fill the positions of mayor (unexpired term), three aldermen, and three other aldermen (unexpired terms).

In the Dowelltown Municipal Election on August 1, a mayor and two aldermen will be elected.

The qualifying deadline for the August 1 elections is Thursday April 1 at 12 noon and the withdrawal deadline is Thursday, April 11 at 12 noon. The voter registration deadline for the August 1 elections is Tuesday, July 2. Early Voting for the August 1 elections is Friday, July 12 to Saturday, July 27. The absentee ballot request deadline for the August 1 elections is Thursday, July 25.

Meanwhile the DeKalb County General Election will be August 1 in which party nominees selected in the March 5 primaries will be running for the offices of Assessor of Property, Board of Education (Districts 5 & 6), Constable (Districts 1-7), and Criminal Court Judge- Part III in the 13th Judicial District.

The office of County Commission District 6 will also be on the August 1, 2024 ballot to fill an unexpired term. This election will be held in conjunction with the 2024 DeKalb County General Election.

County parties may certify a candidate by caucus by the qualifying deadline 12 NOON April 4, 2024.

Independents may pick up petitions beginning February 5, 2024.

February 1, 2024
By:

DeKalb County Assessor of Property, Shannon Cantrell, was presented the 2023 Three Star Certification before the Tennessee Association of Assessing Officers. The certificate was presented on behalf of the Tennessee Association of Assessing Officers by the executive director, Will Denami.

“The Three Star Certification is a professional standard of operations recognized by the Tennessee Association of Assessing Officers. The certification represents an operational analysis for compliance in the numerous standards monitored by the division of property assessments, as well as, a demonstrated commitment to continuing education. Shannon Cantrell’s focus on maintaining best practices and increasing professional development is serving the citizens of DeKalb County well and that is why, year after year, Shannon continues to receive the Three Star Certification,” said Will Denami.

“As the Assessor of Property, it is my job to keep up the continually changing mass appraisal industry in Tennessee. You have to commit to learning new things every year to do this job right and that is exactly what I try to do. I have a great team and I am humbled to have the responsibility for being the Assessor of Property. My goal every day is to make sure all taxpayers in DeKalb County are treated fairly,” said Shannon Cantrell.

The Three Star Certification is an annual certification process where each office of the Assessor of Property is independently reviewed for technical compliance by the Comptroller’s division of property assessments. Each office must successfully complete the monitoring process and complete the necessary continuing education requirements for the Assessor of Property. Once the standards are met, the Assessor of Property submits application to the Tennessee Association of Assessing Officers for verification.

The Tennessee Association of Assessing Officers (TNAAO) is a professional organization composed of the elected officials serving as Assessors of Property in Tennessee. The TNAAO’s purpose is to work on behalf of the people of our great state to ensure fairness and uniformity in statutes regarding the assessment of property, as well as, to promote excellence through best practices and professionalism amongst those charged with this vital task.

February 1, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

Another tribute to Frank Buck

The Tennessee House of Representatives Wednesday adopted a House Joint Resolution 90 to 0 in honor the memory of Frank Buck, who served in the state house for 36 years from his first election in 1972 until his retirement in 2008. Buck died last Wednesday.

The resolution was introduced by State Representative Michael Hale, who now has the position Buck once held in the Tennessee General Assembly.

“The resolution is as follows:

“WHEREAS, it was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Frank Buck of Dowelltown, a highly successful attorney and civic leader who served his fellow citizens with distinction as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 40th House District during the 88th, 89th, 90th, 91st, 92nd, 93rd, 94th, 95th, 96th, 97th, 98th, 99th, 100th, 101st, 102nd, 103rd, 104th, and 105th General Assemblies; and

WHEREAS, Frank Buck was born on September 26, 1943, in Trousdale County to John and Georgia Buck; he graduated from Lebanon High School, Tennessee Technological University (TTU), and the University of Tennessee College of Law; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Buck married the love of his life, Lena Ann Graves Buck, as a student at TTU in 1962; settling down in DeKalb County after law school, he joined the law firm owned by McAllen Foutch and later founded his own practice, which ultimately became Buck & Buck Attorneys after his wife joined the firm as a partner in 1991; and

WHEREAS, in 1972, Frank Buck won election to the Tennessee General Assembly, representing DeKalb, Cannon, Smith, and part of Rutherford counties in the House of Representatives; he continued to represent the 40th House District for the next thirty-six years before retiring in 2008; and

WHEREAS, an active and dynamic participant in the legislative process during his time in the General Assembly, Mr. Buck rendered sterling service as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and the House Conservation and Environment Committee and as vice chair of the House Transportation Committee; and

WHEREAS, Frank Buck introduced many bills that improved the lives of Tennesseans, including legislation preventing the Department of Health from requiring certificates of health from lemonade stands, restraining lobbyists from buying meals and paying for travel expenses for members of the General Assembly and forcing disclosure of such acts, and allowing businesses to post their logos on interstate signs for motorists; and

WHEREAS, his many honors included being named Tennessean of the Year by The Tennessean in 2005 for his work on ethics, serving as chairman of the Tennessee Judicial Council for four years, being elected as a Fellow by the Tennessee Bar Foundation, and receiving the Common Cause Award for his Cup of Coffee Bill; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Buck was deeply devoted to his family, and he enjoyed the loving support and companionship of his wife of over sixty-one years, Lena, and their daughters, Kathryn Buck (Brice) Pursell, Melinda Buck (Chase) Brown; Sara Buck (John) Doude, and Jennifer Buck; six grandchildren, Frank Forrest (Taylor) Pursell, Ann Pursell (Timothy) Williams, William Pursell, Emeline Brown (Luke) Hébert, Ellie Brown, and Lilah Brown; and two great grandchildren, Lena Pursell and Caroline Pursell; and

WHEREAS, Frank Buck leaves behind an indelible legacy of integrity and probity in public life, compassion and loyalty in private life, and diligence and dedication in all his chosen endeavors; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting that we should remember the bountiful life of this exceptional public servant and human being; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE CONCURRING, that we honor the memory of Representative Frank Buck and his life of service to the citizens of the State of Tennessee, reflecting fondly upon his stalwart commitment to living the examined life with courage and conviction.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we express our sympathy and offer our condolences to the family of Representative Buck”.

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