Topic “Knoxville mayor's race”

Nov13

Editorial: Election victors' next challenge is governing people

News Sentinel

By News Sentinel Editorial Board

Madeline Rogero won an overwhelming victory Tuesday and will become Knoxville's first female mayor when she takes the oath of office in January.

By defeating businessman Mark Padgett by 18 percentage points, the former Knox County commissioner and director of the city's community development department can claim a mandate from the voters.

Sep30

Madeline Rogero needs to ride close call to finish line

News Sentinel

By Georgiana Vines

Madeline Rogero came close to winning outright the Knoxville mayoral race in Tuesday's primary.

But there are 29 provisional ballots yet to be added—a number that doesn't appear to be enough to push her over the edge.

So in the likely Nov. 8 runoff with political newcomer Mark Padgett, Rogero will have to continue building her base of widespread support throughout the city and try not to stumble on any issues.

08/10/2011 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Mayoral Candidate Forum on Disability

08/10/2011 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Madeline and other mayoral candidates address topics affecting individuals with disabilities in our community

All mayoral candidates are invited to share thoughts and ideas on topics affecting individuals with disabilities in our community. The event will be hosted by Mayor’s Council on Disability Issues (CODI), an advisory group whose purpose is to provide direction and guidance to the Mayor of Knoxville and the Knoxville City Council in matters concerning persons with disabilities. Candidates will answer questions solicited from a variety of organizations, departments, businesses, and individuals who have an interest in disability-related issues.