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Gordon Named Mayor of the Year 1-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/JUNE 28, 2010 www.TML1.org 6,250 subscribers www.TML1.org Volume 61, Number 11 June 28, 2010 Gordon named Mayor of the Year Covington’s Mayor, David Gordon, was named the 2010 Mayor of the Year by the Tennessee Municipal League at their 71st an- nual conference in Gatlinburg. Each year since 1954, the League honors a city mayor that typifies the attributes of intelli- gence, effectiveness, hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. As Covington’s first full-time mayor, Gordon was recognized for the city’s many significant accom- plishments under his leadership in the areas of economic and commu- nity development, infrastructure improvements, efficient govern- ment operations, and the enhanced quality of life of Covington resi- dents. Since March 2005, Mayor Gor- don has successfully worked to transition the office of the Mayor of Covington from a part time position to a full time job, improving the efficiency of the city’s government Covington’s Mayor, David Gordon, named TML’s Mayor of the Year Photos by Victoria South while creating opportunities for its citizens. Developing a dynamic venture to promote the three county Mayor Gordon’s leadership, and has strategy for economic and commu- region of Haywood, Tipton, and remained within 3 percent since the Mayor Dale Kelley elected nity development, he has been an Lauderdale for industrial develop- national economic downturn. Sev- active participant in establishing ment and job creation. eral major airport improvement the HTL Advantage, a three county, Sales tax revenue increased by projects and corporate expansions 2010-11 League president three city, four electric utility joint 31.1 percent over 2004-2005 under See GORDON on Page 7 The Tennessee Municipal cities of all sizes. Large and small League recently elected its 2010- communities across the state are Peterson garners TCMA’s manager award 2011 board of directors during its looking for similar solutions to local annual conference in Gatlinburg. problems,” said Kelley. “As presi- In honor of his outstanding per- Huntingdon’s Mayor Dale Kelley dent, I will work hard to accomplish formance and 19 years of public ser- was elected president. the League’s goals and legislative vice, Johnson City’s City Manager As president of the League, priorities.” Pete Peterson was named Manager Kelley will lead the organization as Other board elections include of the Year by the Tennessee City it determines and proposes legisla- three vice presidents: Kay Senter, Management Association (TCMA). tion cities want passed into law. Morristown councilmember, Port- Peterson was presented the award at “TML has been very instru- land Mayor Ken Wilber, and the 71st Annual Conference of the mental in supporting legislation for See TML BOARD on Page 7 Tennessee Municipal League held in Gatlinburg. The award is presented by Gatlinburg employee TCMA each year to acknowledge Tennessee managers, administra- tors, or assistants who have made receives public works exceptional contributions to their profession. During Peterson’s tenure, the Murphy Snoderly Award quality of life for Johnson City’s staff and citizens has been greatly enhanced, with professional devel- opment and partnership opportuni- ties along with progressive, sustain- able initiatives and services that meet the needs of a growing popula- tion. All of this has been achieved Jody Baltz, TCMA president and Tullahoma city administrator, awards with fewer employees and drasti- Pete Peterson, city manager of Johnson City, with top honors. cally reduced resources. ing neighborhood activism and energy program at the Iris-Glen Among his many accomplish- volunteerism developing new vol- landfill facility, converting methane ments, Peterson conducted a succes- unteer service projects such as gas from the landfill to power used at sion study revealing that a huge per- “Earthday Workday,” and has the Veterans Administration cam- centage of his workforce supervi- united city departments with area pus. This groundbreaking project sors would soon be retiring. Based agencies, businesses, and corporate benefits the environment while gen- on this study, he brought the MTAS partners to improve healthier com- erating revenue for the city and won Municipal Management Academy munity activities and programs. The the “Project of the Year” designation to his employees. Three groups have “Up & At ’Em” initiative won the from the Environmental Protection completed all three levels of the 2007 Havlick Local Government Agency. academy, with more than 160 em- award and the Tennessee State He also created an Energy Effi- ployees trained. Governor’s Shining Star Award. ciently committee to develop ways He has been pro-active in utiliz- Peterson implemented a gas-to- See PETERSON on page 9 Athens’ spouse Lynn Perkinson honored Lynn Perkinson, wife of Bo Perkinson, vice mayor of Athens, received the Tennessee Municipal League’s “Stand by Your Spouse” Award at TML’s 71st annual confer- ence in Gatlinburg. The award is given each year to the spouse of an elected official in recognition of the many sacrifices they give in the name of public ser- vice. A 1976 graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College, Perkinson rarely misses an Athens City Council meeting and shows interest in the services and programs of the city. She also participates at Tennessee Municipal League meetings and volunteers to assist TML staff at annual conferences, as she has this year, as well as the National League Paul Ramsey, Gatlinburg Public Works Department (right), receives of Cities, attending workshops to the Murphy Snoderly award from Calvin Clifton, TCAPWA president. assist her husband in covering more topics. Recognized for his dedication standing performance during his 30 In addition to the assistance that to his department, community and plus years of service in the Utilities she provides to her husband, its citizens, Paul Ramsey with the Maintenance Department of the Perkinson has been a Special Educa- Gatlinburg Public Works Depart- Public Works Department with the tion/Resource Teacher for 28 years, ment has been awarded the Murphy city of Gatlinburg. four in Meigs County and 24 in Ath- Snoderly Award by the Tennessee “Paul is the unofficial leader in ens. Chapter of the American Public body and spirit of our maintenance She is a member of Women Lynn Perkinson, wife of Bo Perkinson, Athens vice mayor, was given Works Association (TCAPWA). He team,” said Ron Greene, Gatlinburg United in Community Service; a the 2010 “Stand by your Spouse” award. was presented the award at TML’s assistant city manager and public group organized to target the finan- Annual Conference recently held in works director. “His willingness to cial needs of children and others and Women, which includes serving on The Perkinsons have been mar- Gatlinburg. tackle any set of circumstances un- is District Vice-President for Ten- the Executive Committee for the ried for 34 years and have two adult Ramsey was praised for his out- See SNODERLYon Page 7 nessee Federation of Republican state of Tennessee. children Tyler and Lindsay. 2-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/JUNE 28, 2010 www.TML1.org the skilled people who have lost jobs back in the work force. Entrepre- neurship became one of the an- swers. “Will This Float” creates the forum for entrepreneurs to promote ideas and get in front of potential investors. It is a catalyst for begin- BY TML STAFF REPORTS that houses a conference center, ners and a forum for idea develop- LEAN center, automotive center, ment, business support services, BRENTWOOD automation center and vocational marketing suggestions, and access The long anticipated delivery of a skills center. It contains 19 class- to capital. Johnson City dealt with new fire department pumper truck rooms, a cafeteria with seating for the crushing loss of the manufactur- is on Brentwood’s 2011 budget 100 people, a gift shop and a coffee ing industry with a creative forum to radar to replace a 1997 model with shop. assist entrepreneurs in chasing their almost 100,000 miles on the odom- dream. The awards were presented eter. The city expected to get the CHATTANOOGA at the 2010 Transforming Local new truck last year, but a Federal In its fourth expansion since 2002, Government conference in Las Ve- Emergency Management Agency LJT Tennessee – Steel Warehouse gas on June 4. grant for $200,000 that would have has announced an $11 million Tennessee Moonshine will be available legally for the first time when JONESBOROUGH gone toward the $506,240 cost of project which will create at least 84 Ole Smoky Distillery opens for business July 2 in Ole Smoky Holler at The city held its 1st Annual Dog Jog, the truck fell through. The city has jobs. The mechanical and structural 903 Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg. decided to foot the bill with money grade steel tubing manufacturer and a one-mile jog for canines, as a pre- from the Equipment Replacement flat-rolled steel service center will event for Jonesborough Days to be relocate 230 jobs to its Grassmere mously to turn Wharton Elementary Fund, which provides the cash for make $1.8 million in new invest- held July 3-4. Each entry received a Park offices, which will serve as a School into the Robert Churchwell equipment and vehicles that cost ment in real property, including two bandana, a treat bag and was regis- consolidated Financial Services Museum Magnet Elementary more than $40,000. Money is accu- building expansions totaling tered for door prizes. Local vendors Center, centralizing the functions of School. Churchwell, a lifelong mulated annually in the equipment 70,000-square-feet at its Centre on hand included veterinarians, several regional accounting offices. Nashvillian who was revered by replacement fund to reduce the bur- South Riverport Industrial Park lo- therapy dogs, groomers, dog train- LKQ, in late 2007, paid about $800 many, died in 2009.
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