Lenoir City NewsLocal news for Lenoir City, TN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Still Time To Register To Vote- June 14, 2008 Loudon County residents have until July 8 to register to vote August 7th election - a county general election and state primary.Early voting will be held July 18 through Aug. 2 at the two usual sites - Roane State Community College and the County Office Building in Loudon.http://www.topix.net/city/lenoir-city-tn/2008/06/still-time-to-register-to-vote?fromrss=1 Loudon County approves school budget- June 14, 2008 The Loudon County Board of Education agreed to a new budget Thursday night, which included a 2% salary increase for Loudon County teachers.They agreed to eliminate two positions: a data management position that coordinates testing, and a central office position dealing with student discipline.Board members also reduced the money allocated for staff development.The board is still seeking more money. They plan to ask the county commission for an additional $650,000 on Monday.http://www.topix.net/city/lenoir-city-tn/2008/06/loudon-county-approves-school-budget?from... Take Note: There are TWO Charter Amendments on Lenoir City's Ballot!- June 6, 2008 Amid the fuss over the proposal to make the City Recorder's position appointed, you may not have noticed that there will be a second city charter amendment on the August 7th ballot.City voters will be asked to allow city council to take action on ordinances in times of emergency "without the normal minimum of seven days between readings" when such action affects the health, safety and welfare of citizens. (Question: Does that mean pass it on one reading only)As to the "health, safety and...http://www.topix.net/city/lenoir-city-tn/2008/06/take-note-there-are-two-charter-amendment... |