Republicans want it back

The 44th District House seat in Tennessee, that is.  They had it once before, all the way back in 1972.  But since then, the seat has been held by Democrats, most recently for 18 years by Mike McDonald of Portland.  Now, redistricting gives the Tennessee GOP a good shot at getting the seat back.  The race pits Steve Glaser against William Lamberth. 

For more on both men, go here.

They've got Vision

The four candidates running for Mayor of Hendersonville recently attended a forum and stated their visions for the city.  The candidates -- incumbent Mayor Scott Foster, Vice-Mayor Garry Forsythe, Alderman Steve Brown and Alderman Tommy Elsten -- each offered their thoughts on what could make Hendersonville, TN even better.

While Foster, Brown, and Elsten have raised significant sums and are running serious campaigns, it is difficult to tell why Forsythe is in the race and if he's even really running. 

Nevertheless, there's more about the forum and the answers from the candidates here.

The money is rolling in ...

The tax money, that is.  Well, not exactly rolling in ..but, sales tax collections are up 9% over the same time period last year.  That means more money is going to the school system - a system desperately in need of new investment.

If these numbers hold, it could make it easier for the County Commission to invest additional funds in the school system in the 2013-14 budget year.  With increased sales tax collections, the dollar amount needed for a property tax increase for schools could be kept fairly low -- around $50-$60 a year per family. 

What's your theme?

You can tell the school system what theme you like ... for high school ..via a survey at sumnerschools.org

You can read more about the proposal here.

Lamberth Fires Back

After a barrage of Steve Glaser press releases attacking his ethical integrity, William Lamberth is firing back -- by way of his friends at the TNGOP.  Lamberth is focusing on Glaser's difficulty paying his bills ... even his taxes. 

More here.

Glaser Keeps the Heat on Lamberth

This time, it is all about alleged violations of the Hatch Act.  While this sounds pretty serious, we're betting Lamberth won't bow out of the race OR resign. 

Glaser, Lamberth race heating up

Steve Glaser and William Lamberth, candidates for the 44th District House seat being vacated by Mike McDonald, are heating up the race -- lobbing attacks at each other in an attempt to sway voters.

Glaser accuses Lamberth of the appearance of impropriety for taking campaign cash from family members and attorneys involved in cases before the DA's office (Lamberth is an assistant DA). 

Lamberth continues to harp on bankruptcy in Glaser's past. 

See it all here.