Hamilton County’s clerk of over 50 years, Bill Knowles, isn’t running for reelection. He endorsed his chief deputy’s candidacy Monday at the same time she announced it.
Brooke Weaver, a Republican who has spent 18 years in the Clerk’s Office, said in a press release that if she’s elected, she’ll maintain fiscally conservative efforts in the office. The clerk is responsible for duties such as conducting taxation efforts within the county, acting as a secretary for the County Commission and issuing several different types of licenses.
The Clerk’s Office sees the most foot traffic of any in the county government, said Weaver, who is from Signal Mountain, in the press release.
“My goal is simple: keep the Clerk’s Office running smoothly from Day 1 and continuing a legacy of service which puts the people of Hamilton County first,” Weaver said. “If honored with this opportunity to be elected to oversee an office which I have spent my career in, I will continue working side by side with the staff and constituents to ensure every person served experiences efficient and respectful customer service.”