Trust Us
On the August 08 election ballot, Lenoir city voters are being asked to change the 100 year old Lenoir City Charter. Mayor Matt Brookshire, City Manager Dale Hurst, City Judge Terry Vann and others have decided they must take control of the check book at city hall. That's about the only thing left they don't control. Problem is, the only way they can get control is a change in the charter. Fortunately, the founders of Lenoir City realized when they wrote the city charter that it was important to have an elected Treasurer/Recorder that would be independent of any control by the mayor or others. They obviously felt the voters were more capable of choosing who handles the money than council.

City officials are asking you, the city voters, to change the charter to allow them the power to appoint the Treasurer/Recorder. They feel they are more qualified to pick the person handling the money than the voters. The reality is, certain individuals in city government feel they have to get control of the office of Treasurer/Recorder. The fox watching the hen house.

Voters have a clear choice come August, they can continue to elect who will control the city's money or they can turn over that control to a few self serving individuals. The decision is yours. Do you really trust these men?

Vote No On Charter Change

Question 1
Do you approve of amendment 1 to the Charter of the City of Lenoir City, Tennessee, proposed in Section 1 of Ordinance No. 2008-05-26-1815-A, which changes the position of Recorder/Treasurer from a popularly elected position with a four-year term to a position appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the City Council?

________YES For The Amendment

_________NO For The Amendment

 
Question 2
Do you approve of Amendment 2 to the Charter of the City of Lenoir City, Tennessee, proposed in Section 2 of Ordinance No. 2008-05-26-1815-A, which allows the passage of ordinances in emergencies affecting the health, safety, and welfare of citizens without the normal minimum of seven days between readings?


________YES For The Amendment

_________NO For The Amendment

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6/30/08