City should quit county, Crockett says; taxes will go down, identity up
This interview by former city council member and mayoral candidate Dave Crockett lays out the rationale for the secession of Chattanooga from Hamilton County. It would be a great benefit for city taxpayers, who would pay only Chattanooga taxes, and not double taxes. The proposal comes amid a flurry of activity in the general assembly […]
Ministers decry high-interest claims of payday lenders
A group of Christian clergymen say payday loans, like those peddled behind these signs in Chattanooga, prey upon the poor. (Photo wrcbtv.com) NASHVILLE, Feb. 13, 2017 — The Tennessee Pastors Network announced today the results of a large survey of Tennessee ministers regarding the ethics and morality of pay day loans and title loans and […]
How local economy ideal creates social capital, local mercies
How idea of local economy brings social capital to individuals, families in beleaguered hometown. Dustin Sprick, a homeschool dad and telecommuting programmer, and David Tulis. Today and tomorrow. (Two segments, 20 minutes each; courtesy NoogaRadio) Tweet Pin It
Grohn backs police eyeball-on-pole to snoop crime-prone areas
An emergency and surveillance center in Chicago. (Photo IBM) Mayoral candidate Larry Grohn voted on Tuesday to officially launched a program of mass surveillance by cameras by the executive branch of city government, led for now by Andy Berke. The city council, rejecting any hint that surveillance of the poor is part of a continuing […]
How fees, unequally applied, hurt city’s economic growth
Chris Long pauses with a campaign sign before a portrait of Martin Luther King. (Photo Facebook Chris Long) Every two to four years politicians at all levels of government come back to the community asking once again for your vote of support. Repeatedly plans for certain communities are dusted off and re-performed in community groups, […]
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Gate, ‘private property’ sign thwart city ‘inspection’ of house
Attorney Stephen Greer of Dunlap, Tenn., stalks past the Thomas and Carol Gaddy gate, thwarting a planned “inspection“ of the house. Contract inspector Earl Geary is at right. (Photo David Tulis) This document says the city is illegally and unconstitutionally seeking to institute a search without a warrant. (Photo David Tulis) Stephen Greer, attorney, is […]
Gaddys face jail in Dunlap rather than yield constitutionally protected rights
Carol Gaddy, holds an MIA flag given her by June Griffin of Dayton, Tenn., on her release from jail for contempt of court in Sequatchie County, Tenn. Next to Mrs. Griffin is Ruth Ann Wilson of Dayton. Partly visible is Jennifer Edmonds, a homeschooling mom of six, also from Dayton. (Photo David Tulis) Carol Gaddy […]
No. 4 candidate leads others at UTC debate in plan for homeless
Chris Long, a candidate for mayor and the least well-oiled among four, proposes a free market solution to homelessness at a mayoral debate Friday in Chattanooga. (Photo David Tulis) Mayoral candidate Chris Long hinted at a free market solution to homelessness at Friday night’s mayoral debate among the four rivals as former council member Dave […]
Berke boldly keeps status quo in policing, rejects query on reform
Andy Berke, mayor of Chattanooga, greets Ben Caleb Long, an IBEW rep, left; and his wife, Sarah; and son, Wyatt prior to a debate at UTC. (Photo David Tulis) Mayor Andy Berke is holding course in his control of policing at Chattanooga, rejecting questions at the debate Friday about reform, using his limited time in […]