Chattamatters: A Look At The Hamilton County Commission

By Ray Bassett

Published February 5, 2024 at 6:28 PM EST

The Hamilton County Courthouse in Chattanooga.

Down the street from the Chattanooga City Council, the Hamilton County Commission makes decisions that impact about twice as many people in ten towns and cities including Chattanooga.

One county commission seat is on the ballot in the primary elections on March 5th.

William Newlin of Chattamatters shares this refresher on how the County Commission works - and how you can get involved.
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Katherlyn Geter is the Connected Communities Program Manager for The Enterprise Center - which is also the home of Chattamatters.

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