Commission splits on three issues

By Mike Steely

Senior Writer

steelym@knoxfocus.com

Political division spilled over into the regular meeting of the Knox County Commission last week as three issues were debated, and two of the issues were basically nullified by postponing a vote for 180 days. Chairwoman Gina Oster told the monthly meeting that 12 people had signed up to speak, and all but one spoke to the three issues.

A large crowd turned out for the meeting, and most speakers talked about a motion by Commissioner Rhonda Lee to honor the late Charlie Kirk. Other speakers took issue with resolutions sponsored by Commissioners Angela Russell and Andy Fox on tax dollars being given to non-profit groups and undocumented resident services.

In between the hotly debated issues, the commiss

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