Opinion
June 10, 2026 by
Dear Editor,
Voters have a choice in August. They can continue the government “telling you what they are going to do" approach that the legacy candidates are advocating or they can choose a government driven by the people. Voters can choose to elect the candidates that will keep the same people involved in government through appointments to positions where they can rubber stamp decisions or candidates that will change the how things work in Farragut by bringing in new people with new opinions.
Voters can choose more apartments, mixed use developments, traffic, property taking through eminent domain for unnecessary projects, attempts at skirting state law by renaming failed greenway projects, court battles, shady deals, controlling discussions through protocol and procedures, and the turning of Farragut into a town straight out of New Jersey or an approach that reflects the will of the people who want a more reasonable government that listens, and includes them when making decisions.
Voters can continue to allow the use of fear, uncertainty, and doubt to attack the positions of people that disagree with decisions being pushed through or they can choose to elect representatives that will respect their views and opinions even if they disagree with them.
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June 10, 2026 by
Dear Editor,
Small businesses are an important part of what makes Farragut a great place to live, creating jobs, supporting nonprofits, sponsoring youth sports, contributing to community events, and providing services residents rely on every day.
As someone who has spent years helping individuals and small business owners improve their financial health and operations, I’ve seen firsthand how government processes can either help or hinder success and I’ve witness firsthand the challenges entrepreneurs face when opening, expanding, or investing in a business.
As our community grows, we should ask an important question: How can we ensure Farragut remains a place where small businesses can succeed?
The answer is not necessarily more government but better government.
Farragut has adopted high standards for development, construction, signage, site planning, architecture, and land use. Those standards help protect property values, preserve community character, and maintain the quality-of-life residents expect and I support those standards.
But supporting standards and supporting efficiency are not mutually exclusive.
Business owners should be able to understand what is required, know what the process looks like, and receive consistent answers along the way.
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June 10, 2026 by
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June 10, 2026 by
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