Henderson kicks off mayoral campaign

By Ken Lay

Betsy Henderson takes on tasks during difficult times.

“I moved to Washington, D.C., on 9/11 to go to work for Congressman Duncan,” said Henderson, who kicked off her campaign for Knox County Mayor Tuesday night at Louis’ Restaurant and Drive-In in Fountain City. “Then, I was elected to school board and was there during COVID.”

Henderson, chair of the Knox County Board of Education, is seeking to replace Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, who is term-limited. She is running against Knox County Commissioner Larsen Jay in the Republican Primary. Another candidate, Mike Hammond, recently withdrew from the race for health reasons.

He is now supporting Henderson and was in attendance Tuesday at her kickoff event.

“Mike has dropped out due to a

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