News-Herald.net January 2017

Lenoir City Council approved a resolution Monday supporting Gov. Bill Haslam’s recommendation to increase the state gas tax.

Vice Mayor Eddie Simpson made a motion and Councilwoman Jennifer Wampler seconded in order to send the resolution to Nashville. The vote passed 6-0.

Simpson, who also serves as the county’s road superintendent, wanted the resolution on Monday’s agenda to emphasize what the county and city have to gain from implementing the tax.

“I just think it’s a win-win thing if we could ask (Haslam) to continue forth with the effort,” Simpson said.