My qualifications include more than 13 years of community development and volunteer service in Knox County.  I have a Master's degree in Public Administration from Rutgers University and a Bachelor's in Political Science from Tougaloo College.  I am currently serving my 4th year as a Special Education Teacher with Knox County Schools.

Three reasons to vote for Evelyn....

 

Stronger Public Schools

 

Retention of Qualified Teachers, Competitive Salary, Affordable Health Insurance

Resources allocated for Technology Improvements

 

Also, developing a plan that address both the rigors of academic success (curriculum) and employability skills for students entering the workforce

 

Property Taxes:

 

Qualified freeze for senior citizens

Develop a concrete and sustainable plan that address absentee owners..

Revenue is not being generated from property that is vacant or substandard

Comprehensive assessment of the value of homes that is not inflationary

Make sure tax dollars are spent efficiently with duplication

Development:

 

Sustainable Economic Revitalization

 

Making sure the plan that is being developed for the Magnolia Corridor has citizen input on the planning phase

Develop a study regarding the environmental impact I-40 improvements will have on Magnolia Ave.

Economic revitalization that combines accessibility to resources, jobs/training and an enhancement in community value

Clean, safe neighborhoods that maximizes community development

Access to public transportation

Revitalization that maximizes existing resources such as PSTCC, Chilhowee Park, Downtown, etc.

Develop a technology corridor with access to the Internet,etc.

Environment:

 

 Accessible and Responsive Government

 

The 1st District needs a professional, educated and civic minded Commissioner that will be accessible, progressive and representative of the people in this district.