Memorial Service for Victims of Gang Violence

A memorial service was held for victims of gang violence at St. Paul's AME Church, located at 2514 Williams Street in Chattanooga on Sunday, April 15, 2012.

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County Commission Candidate Mitzi Yates Challenges Commissioners On Lack of Transparency In Appointment Process

Janis Hashe, Mon April 2, 2012

Mitzi Yates, candidate for County Commission in District 3, last Thursday publicly questioned the current county commissioners about the lack of transparency and public input used in the appointment of a replacement for Everett Fairchild.

Stated Yates at the March 29 County Commission meeting: “Gentlemen, now that you've completed your process of appointing Mr. Fairchild's replacement to the School Board, with your permission, on behalf of the voters I spoke with on this issue, I'd like to make sure I understand the way the selection was made. Please correct me if I am in error.

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Mitzi Yates Speaks Out

Mitzi Yates urges transparencey in the selection of a replacement member of the Hamilton County School Board

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‘Public Forum’ Should Be Public Interviews, Says County Commission Candidate Mitzi Yates

Janis Hashe, Mon March 19, 2012

Mitzi Yates, candidate for County Commission, District 3, spoke out today about the public forum on the appointment of a replacement for Everett Fairchild, long-standing school board member representing her district who retired last week.

"While I applaud the opportunity for all to participate in a public forum, it still does not change the actual decision-making process of the County Commissioners. Private interviews are being conducted..."