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Chattanooga Police Department asks for $5.5M budget increase, for raises and fleet
The Chattanooga Police Department has asked for a $5.5 million increase in the city's proposed budget for fiscal year 2027, most of which is accounted for in cost-of-living raises and vehicle expenses, including adding a fleet specialist position.
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Walnut Street Bridge $10M contract increase covered by federal dollars
A multimillion-dollar increase in the price tag of Walnut Street Bridge repairs will be fully covered by federal grant dollars, according to city of Chattanooga officials.
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Trust for Public Land manager named new Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors administrator
Johnson’s appointment comes as department faces $1M budget reduction, Walnut Street bridge renovation completion
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Will Supreme Court redistricting ruling impact Chattanooga, Hamilton County maps? Not likely, officials say
Officials say they're not especially concerned about how a major U.S. Supreme Court decision could affect redistricting for local Hamilton County and Chattanooga elected seats.
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Democratic turnout edges out Republicans in Hamilton County primaries for first time in decades
For the first time in decades, Democratic turnout edged out Republican turnout in primaries for Hamilton County offices.
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Chattanooga Airport will challenge state bill that would remake its board
The Chattanooga Airport board plans to mount a legal challenge against a Tennessee bill that would place most of the panel's nine seats under state control.
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Hamilton County officials express concern about land purchase near Enterprise South Nature Park
A government land purchase near Enterprise South Nature Park may be stymied next week after some Hamilton County officials have said they're reluctant to spend taxpayer dollars on it.
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Candidates for Hamilton County Commission omitted required donation information on campaign filings
Some primary candidates for Hamilton County Commission failed to disclose required donation information, intended to ensure transparency for voters, on their financial disclosures.
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Chattanooga Tourism Co. seeks $14M from city, county in budget request
An agency in charge of marketing the region to visitors is seeking almost $14 million from Hamilton County and Chattanooga in its upcoming budget.
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‘Backstabbing’: Chattanooga City Council leadership elections spark tension
Davis elected chair over Noel
