Commissioners table transportation contract; request explanation for not using Knox County Transit

Sep 24, 2026

A proposed transportation contract between JFS and Elite Transport was tabled so commissioners could get clarification on why Knox County Transit was not used; staff (Scott and Bethany) were asked to provide an explanation at the next meeting.

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Commissioners postponed consideration of a transportation contract between the Department of Job and Family Services (JFS) and Elite Transport, asking for further explanation about why county transit services were not used for the work. One commissioner asked that the item be tabled "so I can ask the people that are working for me why they're doing it," and requested the matter be placed on the next Tuesday meeting agenda after speaking with staff Scott and Bethany.

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