2006 Candidate Updates

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November 19, 2005

2006 Candidate Updates

Here are the latest changes to the Civic Forum candidate pages:

Hamilton County - Friday, November 18, was the first day for candidates in the 2006 elections to pick up qualifying papers. The Chattanooga Times Free Press alludes to Charlotte Mullis' surprise that fourteen petition forms were picked up yesterday. I am not disputing the claim that that's unusually high; I'm just thinking that it's still low, given my ideal of at least one challenger in every race. There are something like two dozen seats in the county up for grabs, not counting any judgeships. (There are a number on the bench, too.)

Terry Conley, County Commission, District Three - I don't have any info on this candidate. Contributions are welcome in the form of comments to this post.

Brian Caldwell, County Commission, District Four - I've written about Caldwell's intent to run; this makes it official and puts me into a neutral (though "ABC" (anybody but Cotton)) stance until further notice. In other words, I'm not endorsing either Caldwell or Dr. Mackey at this time.

Melvin S. Burrows, County Commission, District Seven - I don't have any info on this candidate. Contributions are welcome in the form of comments to this post.

Anthony Chatman, Sheriff - I added this name per the Chattanoogan article that listed those who have picked up treasurer forms, and he's also listed in today's petition-forms list. However, I don't have any info on this candidate. Contributions are welcome in the form of comments to this post.

Tennessee State House - nothing added, but do remember that the primary for the special election to replace Chris Newton is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (Nov. 29). Do I have all of the District 22 primary candidates? Please follow the link, review, and let me know.

Tennessee Governor - via the HitMan, we learn that State Senate Majority Leader Ron Ramsey has taken himself out of the gubernatorial lineup. He's therefore in the Inactive section as of today. Even though Tennessee likes to re-elect its chief executives, Governor Phil may be relieved at this announcement. There's still no word from Beth Harwell. Will Carl Twofeathers Whitaker end up as the GOP nominee? Or, what about State Sen. Mark Norris ("Dark Horris," if you will)? On a different note, I have added a new section to this page, because it was the best place I could find for listing constitutional ballot measures (without creating another page to maintain). I have the full text of the "gay marriage ban" amendment, but since its inclusion on the 2006 ballot is still technically an issue for the courts, I have placed it in a "potential" status. Will we be voting on other ballot measures next year? I can't recall hearing of any. You will do your duty, yes, and correct me if I'm ignorant?

That's all for now. I'm going hunting for more info.

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