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| Brad Anders (by Dan Andrews) |
He’ll replace Tony Norman, who stepped down from the spot
but will continue to serve as a commissioner.
Anders, who will wield the gavel for the next 12 months,
said one of his top priorities include reaching out to top leaders on the Knox
County School Board “and try to have open dialogue and improve the public
perception of ‘us against them.’”
He
added that he would continue holding monthly work session and monthly
commission luncheons, which give officials a chance to meet with department
heads and other local leaders to talk more about county business.
The board picked Anders over R. Larry Smith, the vice
chairman for the past year, in a 6-4 vote during its annual reorganizational
meeting.
Commissioners Sam McKenzie, Amy Broyles, Anders, Mike Brown,
Mike Hammond and Ed Shouse supported
Anders. Commissioners Dave Wright, Jeff Ownby, Tony Norman, Smith and picked
Smith.
Commissioner Richard Briggs, a surgeon, was out of town on a
medical trip.
“Brad is going to do
a great job and I look forward to working with him,” said Knox County Mayor Tim
Burchett.
The commission chairman runs the meetings, sets the monthly
agenda and oversees the board's three-member staff. The position also works
closely with the county's law department, mayor, school superintendent and the
chairperson for the Knox County Board of Education.
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