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Farragut board appoints Joe LaCroix to fill South Ward alderman vacancy after contested nomination
Summary
The Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen appointed Joe LaCroix to serve the remainder of the South Ward term through August 2026 after a 3-1 vote on Sept. 25, 2025. The appointment followed six candidate presentations and a public allegation of an undisclosed conflict against the mayor, which the town attorney rejected.
The Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen appointed Joe LaCroix on Sept. 25, 2025, to fill the vacant South Ward alderman seat through August 2026. The board voted 3-1 in favor of LaCroix; the town announced the swearing-in will occur Oct. 9, 2025.
LaCroix, who served 30 seconds of allotted extra time during his three-minute presentation, told the board he would rely on documents, subject-matter experts and resident input to guide decisions. "I'll listen to Farragut citizens and ensure those residents that could…
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