Knox County residents recently participated in vital civic duties, electing new representatives and weighing a proposed sales tax increase. On November 4, voters headed to the polls to select members for the Knoxville City Council and consider a sales tax measure to fund local improvements.
Knoxville City Council Election Results
The election provided Knox County with an opportunity to elect five city council representatives. The specific results in each district are as follows:
- District 1:
- Karyn Adams: 1,933 votes
- Becky Jones: 948 votes
- District 2:
- Nathan Honeycutt: 3,662 votes
- Melody Watts: 2,289 votes
- District 3:
- Doug Lloyd: 2,147 votes
- Frank Ramey: 1,928 votes
- District 4:
- Matthew DeBardelaben: 3,530 votes
- Jeff Talman: 2,556 votes
- District 6:
- Denzel Grant: 1,685 votes
- Stan Johnson: 1,095 votes
Sales Tax Increase Proposal
In addition to the council elections, voters considered an increase in the local option sales tax. This proposal aimed to raise the sales tax from 2.25% to 2.75%. The intended use of the funds included crucial projects such as affordable housing, greenways, street paving, and sidewalk improvements.
The voting outcome on the sales tax increase was as follows:
- For the increase: 9,546 votes
- Against the increase: 15,284 votes
Conclusion
The election reflected the community’s priorities as voters made significant decisions about their city’s leadership and financial future. Residents are encouraged to stay updated on local politics through informative platforms like El-Balad.
