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PAGE APB The Knoxville Focus February 5, 2018 February 5, 2018 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE A1 Now offering online auction services Fountain City Auction for all of your auction needs (865)604-3468 fountaincityauction.com FREE Take One! February 5, 2018 Three high Susano kickoff a family event paying county By Mike Steely [email protected] offices have Charles Susano III, who prefers “Charlie,” rallied a only one crowd of supporters Thurs- day evening at The Found- candidate each ry as he kicked off his race By Mike Steely [email protected] for the Republican nomina- tion as Knox County Circuit Is it unusual that three Court Clerk. of the highest paid elect- Present for the event ed jobs in Knox County were several county and are getting no challeng- city officials, candidates, ers in the upcoming pri- family, friends and sup- mary? porters. Many supporters The County Trustee brought their spouse and makes $125,829.34 the event was attended by each year and only incum- both candidates for Knox bent Ed Shouse has County Sheriff. Also pres- picked up a petition and ent Nick McBride, R. Larry filed for re-election. The Smith, George Wallace, Criminal Court Clerk job Sherri Witt, Ted Hatfield, Ed pays $138,412.04 each Shouse, John Whitehead, year with an $8,400.08 Larson Jay, Ron Rochelle travel allowance. Only and many others. incumbent Mike Ham- Susano has been serv- mond has filed to keep ing as Collections Coordi- his position. The Register nator and Legal Assistant of Deeds position pays to the Knox County Trust- $125,829.86 with an ee’s Office. He is a gradu- $8,399.82 travel allow- ate of the University of Ten- ance. Only Nick McBride nessee. He and his wife live has a petition for that PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY. in West Hills and have been position. married for 20 years and The family of Charlie Susano turned out for his campaign kickoff for Circuit Court Clerk Thursday. Charlie is seen At least three Repub- have two children. standing with wife Robin, mother Carolyn and daughter Sophie. Seated is his father, Judge Charles D. Susano Jr. lican candidates have As an archeologist for UT indicated they will seek he managed teams with to become the Knox the goal of preserving the Jr., had instructed him most important person is during Susano’s five years up here going to school, County Mayor, a job that history of Knox County and to “keep it short” and he “standing in front of you.” in that office and thanked worshiping, playing sports will pay $172,738.02. the East Tennessee area. thanked his family for sup- Susano’s humor was appar- Dean LaRue, Susano’s and learning the impor- Two county commission- In thanking his support- port, especially his wife ent in his brief remarks. campaign manager. tance of a tight-knit com- ers and an insurance ers he said his father, Robin. Referring to public He thanked Trustee Ed Susano says he is a “life- munity.” agent all want that job. Judge Charles D. Susano service, Susano said the Shouse for his guidance long Knoxvillian and grew Continue on page 2 They are Bob Thomas, Brad Anders and Glenn Jacobs. On Friday Ronda Gallman picked up a peti- tion for county mayor in Stretching the Almighty Dollar the Democratic Primary. Amber Rountree seeks Five people want to be Budget Time at the Circuit Court Clerk, which pays $159,174.08 each year. Republicans Knox County Schools re-election to BOE seat in the primary race are By Anne Primm will not be evident until Amber Rountree has Don Ridings, Scott Smith, July of 2018. The stu- announced her intention to Charlie Susano and Tom The two and a half dent population in Knox run for re-election to repre- Wheeler. Sheri Ridgeway month process of cre- County Schools looks like sent the 9th District on the is the lone Democrat and ating a budget for fiscal it will be flat at this time Knox County School Board. will face the Republican year 2019 began last for next school year. Yet She will host a campaign winner in the general Monday evening at the Principals have a dead- kickoff on Feb. 6 from election. Knox County Board of line of February 14, 2018 5:30-7 p.m. at 3 Bears The sheriff makes Education’s end of month to submit projected staff Coffee, located at 1120 $156,174.08 in salary meeting. Gary Spencer of allocations for the next Sevier Ave. and two deputies, Tom the Knox County Schools school year. The first Rountree, who is the Spangler and Lee Tramel, Finance Department is draft of the budget is due board’s vice chair, played are in the race for the in charge of this endeav- March 21, 2018. a key role in hiring current Republican nomination. or. April 15, 2018 is the Knox County Schools schools superintendent Thus far no Democrat deadline for the KCS is opening two new Bob Thomas; developing other than Ridgeway and budget for 2019 because middle schools in the and supporting the reno- Gallman have stepped it has to be incorporated fall of 2018. Both are vation of the South Doyle forward to qualify for the into the mayor’s budget long-term budget items. High School Library; and top jobs and a victory in that has to be approved The Magnet Schools and helping to eliminate devel- Amber Rountree is pictured with her husband Bart and the upcoming Republican by Knox County Com- Magnet School programs opmentally inappropriate sons Teddy (left) and Holt (right). Primary on May 1st will mission. This process is are not scheduled to have testing for local K-2 stu- mean the winner will be complicated by the fact an increase in the 2019 dents. South-Doyle High School. “Students, teachers, par- elected. that it is difficult to esti- budget. First District rep- She’s also worked with Rountree joined the ents and community mem- In the race for County mate how many funds resentative Gloria Death- the Great Schools Part- school board in 2014. The bers in South Knoxville Clerk Republicans Roger will be available at this ridge expressed concern nership to expand com- non-partisan election for deserve a strong advocate Kane and Sherry Witt point in the year. Esti- that perhaps monies munity schools, pushed the 9th District seat is set for public education and face off in the primary. mates of tax collections were being diverted from for new athletic fields and for May 1. who will make sure our dol- The salary for County are strictly preliminary in the magnet programs to restrooms at South Doyle “As an educator, a UTK lars are wisely spent.” Clerk is $125,829.34 February (sales tax, prop- fund the new schools. Middle School, and part- doctoral student study- As a board member, per year. erty tax, etc.) Estima- Deathridge empha- nered with Knox County ing literacy, and a mother Rountree is responsible for Knox County tions of Better Education sized that the magnet Mayor Tim Burchett and of two future Knox County helping to oversee a $471 Commissioners will Funding will not be avail- programs and magnet the County Commission to students, my life’s work million budget, developing receive $22,111.96 each able until April 15, 2018 schools have different successfully address side- has been devoted to public year and there’s some and the final allocations Continued on page 3 walk and traffic concerns at education,” Rountree said. Continued on page 4 Continued on page 2 Deborah Hill- Hobby Affiliate Broker 865-207-5587 [email protected] 4828 Palmstone Lane, HALLS Sprawling brick ranch on double sized lot, room to spread out. 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OFFICE SALARY opposition in the primary turn her petition in and Knox County School for both At-Large seats. allow her name to come Board Members Knox County Mayor $172,738.02 salary Running in the Republican off the list. She’s a postal receive the same County Commission $22,111.96 salary + $3,900 travel Primary for Seat 10 are worker and cannot seek yearly salary as the Larsen Jay and Ronnie the office because of the county commissioners. Trustee $125,829.34 salary W. Rochelle. Democratic national Hatch Act. So far there are only Sheriff $159,174.08 salary candidates for that seat In the race for District 7 three of the five seats are Tori Griffin and William incumbent Commissioner with opponents. The Circuit Court Clerk $159,174.08 salary P. Stone. and Vice Chairman Charles races are non-partisan Criminal Court Clerk $138,412.04 salary + $8,400.08 travel In the race for the Busler will apparently face and those unopposed Seat 11 position are Democrat Steve Hart in include Virginia Babb County Clerk $125,829.34 salary + $8,400.08 travel Republicans Justin Biggs the general as neither in District 4 and $125,829.86 salary + $8,399.82 travel and R.