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Knox County hears brief introductions from four Board of Equalization candidates; vote set for Monday

Knox County Commission (agenda review) · April 21, 2026
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Summary

At an agenda-review meeting, four applicants for the Board of Equalization — John Anderton, William (Bill) Gentry, Gail Hawkins and James (Jim) Thompson — gave short introductions and commissioners said they will vote on appointments at the commission's Monday meeting at 5:00 p.m.

Four applicants for the Knox County Board of Equalization spoke briefly to commissioners during the agenda-review session, and the commission scheduled a formal vote for the next meeting.

Chair opened the meeting and asked the clerk to call the roll before starting candidate introductions. The chair introduced John Anderton as the first applicant; Anderton said he was "born and raised in Knoxville," has served…

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