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PRIMARY SEASON IS HERE!!
Just in case you haven't noticed the signs popping up across the county, there are several elections quickly coming your way.
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EARLY VOTING - February 14th through February 27th
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- Sheriff Candidates:
- School Board Candidates
- District 1 - Tony Bostic(R), Elmer Mobley(D)
- District 3 - Dennis Driggers(R), PJ Mezera(R), Diane Cochran(D)
- District 5 - Margie Johnson(R), Jennifer Aprea(I)
- District 7 - Angela Beaton(R), Michael Carter(R), Melissa Wyatt(I)
- District 9 - Darlynne Jordan(R), Claire Reeves(R), Shandus Parish(D)
- District 11 - Tonja Hibma(R), Laura Granere(D), Tony Caudill(I)
- FSSD - Alicia Barker(I), Robert W Blair(I), Kevin Townsel(I)
- Judicial Candidates
These upcoming elections are incredibly important to the future of our county. As I had stated in my previous newsletter, the newly elected sheriff will not only need to focus on recruiting and retaining highly qualified law enforcement officers, but he will also be overseeing the largest capital project this county has ever undertaken, currently estimated to be $325 million. The school board oversees 65% of the county budget ($517 million) and is entrusted for supporting the policies, teacher and staff needed to provide a quality education to our children.
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The County Commission is responsible for appointing a Sheriff within 120 days from the day the office became vacant, there is no need for us to act on this appointment at the February meeting. With the Primary election coming on March 5th, I believe it is best to let the voters decide who they want to lead our county law enforcement department. So, please, be sure to get out and vote, this will be your only chance to have your voice heard in this election as there are no opponents in the General Election.
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- 5G Cell Tower Update
- Election Integrity
- The Williamson County Election Commission has identified a vendor for the Hand Marked Paper Ballot study. Elections Group has submitted a quote for $100,000 to perform the study on if hand marked ballots are feasible in Williamson County. While I was not initially in support of funding the study, if we are going to bring in a third party to assess Williamson County, I would like to see us select a truly nonpartisan group. I'm not 100% confident that this organization would qualify.
- Planning & Zoning
- On February 15th, there will be an Open House to discuss the future of the Arrington Special Area Plan. This event will be held at Arrington Elementary School, 6280 Cox Rd., from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
- If you are interested in the current County Growth Plan and what the planned Urban Growth Plan looks like, click here.
- TDOT's 10 Year
As always, if there is anything I can do to better serve our community, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
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(2 Year Term, Expiring 2/26)
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Williamson County Sheriff
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- PUBLIC HEARING - Regarding Resolution No. 2-24-1, Resolution to Amend Articles 11, 17 and 23 of the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Athletic Facilities
- Resolution No. 2-24-1, Resolution to Amend Articles 11, 17 and 23 of the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Athletic Facilities - Commissioner Clifford
- PUBLIC HEARING - Regarding Resolution No. 2-24-2, Resolution to Amend the Zoning Ordinance Text, as it Relates to Telecommunications Towers
- Resolution No. 2-24-2, Resolution to Amend the Zoning Ordinance Text, as it Relates to Telecommunications Towers — Commissioners Graves, Mason, M. Smith, Sturgeon, and Torres
- Resolution No. 2-24-3, Resolution Appropriating and Amending the 2023-24 Animal Center Budget by $1,110 — Revenues to Come From Donations — Commissioner Hester
- Resolution No. 2-24-4, Resolution Appropriating and Amending the 2023-24 Health Department Budget by $1,423.03 — Revenues to Come From Grant Funding - Commissioner Hester
- Resolution No. 2-24-5, Resolution Accepting a Donation of $2,500.00 for the Purchase of Equipment and Supplies for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office and Appropriating and Amending the 2023-24 Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Budget by $2,500.00 — Revenues to Come From Donations — Commissioner Morton
- Resolution No. 2-24-6, Resolution Appropriating and Amending the 2023-24 Library Budget by $95,617.03 — Revenues to Come From Donations and Contributions - Commissioner Webb
- Resolution No. 2-24-7, Resolution Appropriating Funds and Amending the 2023-24 Library Budget to Include the Provision of a Part-Time Children’s Department Position — Revenues to Come From Existing Budget — Commissioner Webb
- Resolution No. 2-24-8 Resolution Appropriating and Amending the 2023-24 Election Commission Budget by $73,813.69 — Revenues to Come From Municipal Reimbursements — Commissioner Morton
- Resolution No. 2-24-9, Resolution Appropriating and Amending the 2023-24 Election Commission Budget by $100,000 for Consulting Fees for a Feasibility Study for Hand Marked Paper Ballots — Revenues to Come From Unappropriated County General Funds —- Commissioner Morton
- Resolution No. 2-24-13, Resolution Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Payment of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, and Providing for the Levy of Taxes for the Payment of Debt Service on the Bonds — Commissioner Morton
- Resolution No. 2-24-14, Resolution Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Payment of County District School Refunding Bonds of Williamson County, and Providing for the Levy of Taxes for the Payment of Debt Service on the Bonds — Commissioner Morton
- Late Filed Resolution No. 2-24-17, Resolution Appropriating and Amending the 2023-24 Circuit Court Clerk’s Budget by $50,000 — Revenues to Come From Reserve Account — Commissioner Webb
- Resolution No. 2-24-10, Resolution Authorizing the Williamson County Mayor to Execute a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services Concerning State Supplemental Juvenile Court Improvement Funds — Commissioner Morton
- Resolution No. 2-24-11, Resolution Authorizing the Williamson County Mayor to Execute a Contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Concerning the 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program — Commissioner Morton
- Resolution No. 2-24-12, Resolution Authorizing the Williamson County Mayor to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Strategic Technology Solution Division —- Commissioner Morton
- Resolution No. 2-24-15, Resolution to Reject the Williamson County Growth Plan as Recommended by the Williamson County Growth Plan Coordinating Committee - Commissioner Herbert
- Resolution No. 2-24-16, Resolution to Ratify the Williamson County Growth Plan as Recommended by the Williamson County Growth Plan Coordinating Committee - Commissioner Morton
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- February 12th - County Commission Meeting
- February 14th - Early Voting Begins
- February 15th - Arrington Special Area Advisory Board Open House
- Arrington Elementary School from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
- Early Voting begins February 14th
- March 12, 2024 @ 7:00pm - Next County Commission Meeting
- 1320 West Main, Franklin, TN
- If you are unable to attend in person, you can always view virtually by going to the WC-TV website.
REMINDER: The public is now invited to give input at any County Committee Meeting. Click here to see the full list of Committees and when the meet. You can find the most up to date public notices including County Commission, Planning Committee and Election Committee meetings here.
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| FRIENDLY REMINDERS |
REDUCE-REUSE-RECYCLE…There is a new way to recycle mattresses in Williamson County and to save them from going into the landfill. Click here for more details.
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