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Rhea County commissioner files for re-election; another announces retirement
Summary
At the July 25 workshop, Commissioner Zillow announced he has picked up a petition and will run for re-election; an unnamed commissioner announced they will not seek re-election after 16 years of service. A local senior group also promoted a $6 soup-and-chili fundraiser.
During the Rhea County July 25 workshop, Commissioner Zillow announced he has picked up his petition and will run for re-election. Commissioner Zillow stated he "will be a candidate for reelection" and confirmed he had submitted the necessary paperwork to pursue another term.
Later in the meeting, Unidentified Speaker 1 announced they will not seek re-election, saying they had served for 16 years and planned to complete their current term over the next several months before stepping aside. The speaker reflected on their time in office and said they looked forward to seeing who would run to succeed them.
Separately, an attendee identified as Speaker 4 promoted a Ray Richland senior neighbors fundraiser: soup or chili with a grilled cheese sandwich and dessert for $6, to be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and asked for community support.
The workshop adjourned after routine announcements; no formal nominations or election-related actions were taken during this session.
