You’re invited to Cortney Piper’s Election Day Celebration
Tuesday, February 5th
Ironwood Studio
119 Jennings
(Off Central Ave.)
7pm-?
Watch Election Day results roll in on TV with my dedicated volunteers and friends to celebrate all the hard work and dedication that went into my campaign.
Enjoy delicious treats from La Costa and Nama as well as tasty sweets from Magpies.
RSVP to Tony: collegeguy2001@hotmail.com
Amendments move Knox County toward citizen driven government
(Knoxville,
KnoxCharterPetition.com is recommending nine changes to Knox
Piper fully supports KnoxCharterPetition.com’s nine requests to address nepotism, conflict of interest, responsiveness and accountability in our Legislative Branch in addition to nepotism, conflict of interest, waste, fraud and abuse, cost savings and accountability in the Executive Branch.
These requests can be placed on the August ballot for Knox Countains to vote on with a two-thirds vote from County
Cortney Piper is a Democrat candidate for County Commission Seat 2B. She served on the Knox County One Question Steering Committee that was formed to restore the public’s trust and strengthen government in Knox County. Knox County One Question Steering Committee members unanimously approved these recommendations.
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This letter to the Knoxville News Sentinel Editor from Jonathan Wimmer ran in today’s paper. Remember votes are what counts, remember to vote for Piper during early voting January 16-31. Click here for a list of sites.
I am surprised by the endorsement of Amy Broyles in the Second District, not because of any lack of ability on Amy’s part, but because we have a stronger candidate in Cortney Piper.
Look at her collegiate academic and athletic accomplishments. She was the senior co-captain of the Lady Vols swim team in the most competitive conference in the nation, earning SEC academic honors all four years of her college career.
After UT, Cortney’s drive and commitment have not waned and have been focused on supporting her community at all levels – neighborhood, government and philanthropic – showing compassion toward God’s creatures and choosing a career path aimed at helping the environment (water quality). See www.piperforcommission.com.
The 2nd District won’t be voting for a commissioner based on how many times any particular candidate has run for the seat or how involved a candidate is in his or her political party.
Rather, it will be looking for an individual with a profound sense of civic duty, strength of character and the dedication to make a meaningful contribution to commission.
Cortney Piper is the obvious choice. Her record of involvement and dedication speaks for itself.
Jonathan Wimmer
Knoxville
Read Sandra Clark’s predictions for County Commission races: http://www.shoppernewsnow.com/aClark.aspx
Archive (page 4): http://www.shoppernewsnow.com/news/123107HallsA.pdf
She picked me to win the Second District.
I am adopting Ms. Jessica McWilliams 5th grade class at Christenberry Elementary School this holiday season. Christenberry is a “Project Grad” school.* I am personally committed to this effort and am challenging my neighbors in the second district to assist Jessica in making this holiday one to remember for her 17 students and Christenberry school. The needs of the Classroom and individual students are great.
Please remember while doing your holiday shopping to include a gift for this worthy cause. We are accepting all types of gifts for Jessica’s class. Need exists for individual outer-ware, educational board games, small student rewards for exemplary activity, age appr opriate magazines subscriptions, games for recess and general school supplies. For a complete list of of gifts needed and more information please visit/contact me at my website www.piperforcommission.com or Rick Mallory at rpm7000@comcast.net or by phone at 523-2990.
* Project GRAD is a collaborative effort between Knox County Schools and the private sector. The goal of Project Grad is to improve academic performance and future options for 7500 of the neediest kids in the heart of Knoxville.
JESSICA’S WISH-LIST
1) Toboggans & Gloves
2) Recreation equipment (soft) jump ropes, frizzbees, nerf footballs
3) Board games (educational)
4) School supplies- pencils,decorative folders, erasers, stickers, markers, crayons, paper ect.
5) Gift cards – Target & Wal-Mart
6) White T-shirts Med., Lg., ExLg (adult sizes)
7) Books – Age appropriate general interest & Dictionaries – $1 @ Dollar General store
8)Magazinee subscriptions – Scholastic, National Wildlife (Ranger Rick), National Geographic kids
The Democratic Party of Knox County came together last night to celebrate the opportunity we have to transform our county and federal government in 2008. Each county candidate received two minutes to present remarks to the crowd of nearly 200. The following are my remarks:
My name is Cortney Piper.
I’m running for Commission because I’m committed to transforming our county government into a truly citizen driven vehicle.
I see a need for Commissioners who are LEADERS, have INTEGRITY and can ENGAGE others to FOCUS on SOLUTIONS and move Knox County forward.
Continuing with initiatives like the Ethics Commission, conflict of
interest and nepotism policies have the ability to create a structure of government that meets the needs of our community first and foremost rather than catering to political cronyism.
I am committed to serving the Second District and Knox County residents by making myself 100% accessible for you to voice your concerns.
Let’s talk about education. It makes up 2/3 of the county’s budget.
My commitment to education is clear.
I graduated from the University of Tennessee with honors both from the University and from the Southeastern Conference for academic excellence during my swimming career. I continue my professional education with the Institute for Charitable Giving.
My experience as a fundraising professional taught me you can have the best plan for moving a vision forward. But, if you don’t have the proper resources behind that vision, it will go nowhere.
Commission’s role in creating the best schools for our children begins with focusing resources on teacher and principal recruitment and retention, increasing accessibility to social services so our children can come to school and learn and allocating needed resources to our core city schools to alleviative overcrowding.
Lastly, Knox County has almost 360 miles of streams on the state’s list of most polluted and impaired waters.
The city’s decision to sue the county over the stormwater ordinance is a good one. The legal system is a good tool to remove politics from the decision making process and focus on what is right and what is just. That’s protecting everyone’s right to clean water and property.
My name is Cortney Piper. I would appreciate your vote on February 5th.
Most importantly, I encourage everyone to vote February 5th and be a part of transforming our county government into a citizen driven vehicle.
Thank you
Only voters can bring county government back to the people
Given our current political climate, we need voters to bring county government back to the people. Voters will make the difference in transforming our government into a citizen driven vehicle. My campaign is focused on the February 5th election and engaging our community in decisions that affect our lives.
I will not seek an appointment to Knox County Commission. I will serve the Second District only when elected by the voters.
I appreciate the time and attention given to the Sunshine Trials. This event plays a key role in realizing our potential to become a truly citizen driven government.
I encourage people who are looking for a new generation of leadership to vote for me on February 5th. Visit my website at www.piperforcommission.com or call 455-4379 and learn how you can get involved.
Our votes will make a difference.
Tennessee’s workplace smoking ban takes effect today. For a good summary on what this law is and if it will apply to your favorite gathering place visit: http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/govoffice/smokingban.html
Knox County’s Health Department is charged with enforcing this new law. For more information on a smoke free Knoxville visit: www.smokefreeknoxville.com
Yesterday, County Commission approved a property tax freeze for qualified seniors who are 65 and older.
This will make sure that your property taxes never go higher than they are now if you qualify for the program.
Visit one of County Trustee, Fred Sisk’s, offices or visit http://www.knoxcounty.org/trustee/taxrelief.php for more information and to download forms.
Remember, you must apply for the property tax freeze no later than April 3, 2008.
Thank you to County Commissioners for showing our community that we value the contributions of retired people.
On September 24 Knox County Commissioners will vote on an important issue that will affect many retired people in the 2nd commission district.
They will consider passing a tax freeze for property owners 65 years old and older. This will make sure that your property taxes never go higher than they are now if you qualify for the program.
This issue is important. We need to show that we value the contributions of retired people and we need to do everything possible to allow retired people to stay in their homes without the worry of increasing property taxes.
If you will elect me to the Commission, I will make sure that benefits for retired people are not taken away.
Please join with me and ask the current commissioners to vote for tax relief for people 65 and older.