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Linda Webb

County Commissioner2018–2026

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Term ending Aug 31, 2026.

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Jan 2026[56]

Proposed Moratorium on Major Subdivisions and Multifamily Housing

D.R. Horton claims current rules add over $60,000 per buildable lot, pushing typical new homes to the high $500s.

medium→Mar 2026[28]

County and School IT Infrastructure Update

$347,982.42 from Education Capital funds

high↑Apr 2026[26]

Courthouse Roof Replacement and Capital Projects

Draws down General Admin Capital reserves by about $1.4 million.

high↓Jun 2026[22]

Stormwater and Erosion Regulation Updates

Unknown exact administrative costs, though opponents warned of future department expansion and potential fees.

high↑Feb 2026[22]

School Facility Capital Improvements and Track Renovations

Costs weren't detailed at this meeting; the theater renovation proposal goes to the School Board Thursday.

critical↑Jan 2026[20]

Comprehensive Plan Implementation and Zoning Modernization

Long-term infrastructure and planning costs for the county.

high↑May 2026[17]

Highway Capital Funds Reappropriation

Uses $1.5 million of existing highway capital reserves — no new taxes, but reserve money that won't be available elsewhere.

critical↓Jun 2026[17]

Data Center and Advanced Computing Zoning Regulation

The utility amendment aims to stop data centers from shifting infrastructure upgrade costs onto existing ratepayers.

critical↑May 2026[16]

Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers and Advanced Computing

Potential increases in residential electricity rates and taxpayer-funded infrastructure upgrades.

high↑Apr 2026[16]

BCSO Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)

Funded from the Sheriff's training reserve; the three grant applications require no local matching money.

high↑Aug 2026[15]

Ambulance Service Regulation and Non-Emergency Transport

Compliance costs for emergency ambulance providers.

critical↓Apr 2026[13]

Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rate

Directly influences property tax revenue and homeowner tax burdens for the upcoming fiscal year.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

Traffic Safety and Access on Sevierville Road

Potential reallocation of county fund balance monies toward local road improvements and transportation infrastructure.

medium↑Jul 2026[12]

Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Public Hearing

Ongoing subscription costs for surveillance technology.

medium↑Mar 2026[11]

Board of Commissioners Rules Revision

None.

critical↓Feb 2026[10]

Pellissippi Parkway Extension Right-of-Way Funding

Accelerates right-of-way acquisition expenditures for the state transportation project.

critical↓Jul 2026[6]

Alcoa South Plant Acquisition Proposal

County expenditure of $8,000,000.

medium↓Feb 2026[6]

BCSO Vehicle Storage Building Funding

$98,261.63 total for sheriff's office vehicle and public safety projects.

medium↓Aug 2026[6]

Private Debris Compaction Facility at 10127 Chapman Highway

Will reduce hauling costs and tipping fees by decreasing waste volume and enabling metal recycling.

medium↓Apr 2026[6]

Neighborhood Infrastructure & Road Maintenance

Residents estimate roughly $100,000–$150,000 would repave the ~200-home subdivision.

Decisions during term (453)

Recorded while Webb was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedVoted yes17-0Aug 18, 2026

Adoption of the Meeting Agenda with Additions

approvedVoted yes17-0Aug 18, 2026

General Consent Calendar Approval

approvedVoted yes17-0Aug 18, 2026

Budget Consent Calendar Approval

approvedVoted yes16-0-1Aug 18, 2026

Agriculture Extension Committee Appointment

approvedVoted yes17-0Aug 18, 2026

Resolution No. 26-08-020 (Courthouse Annex Naming)

approvedVoted yes17-0Aug 18, 2026

Resolution No. 26-08-001 (BCSO Vehicle Storage Building)

approvedVoted yes17-0Aug 18, 2026

Resolution No. 26-08-004 (Highway Capital Reappropriation)

tabledVoted yes15-2Aug 18, 2026

Resolution No. 26-08-012 (Election Commission Compensation)

approvedVoted yes16-0-1Aug 18, 2026

Resolutions Nos. 26-08-013, 26-08-034, 26-08-035, and 26-08-036 (ARPA Utility Asset Transfers)

approvedVoted yes15-0-2Aug 18, 2026

Resolution No. 26-08-014 (2027 Medical Plan Funding Rates)

approvedVoted yes14-0-3Aug 18, 2026

Resolution No. 26-08-015 (2027 Dental Plan Funding Rates)

approvedVoted yes17-0Aug 18, 2026

Resolution No. 26-08-016 (Employee Handbook Approval)

tabledVoted yes15-2Aug 18, 2026

Resolution No. 26-08-017 (Ambulance Service Regulation)

approvedVoted yes15-0Aug 18, 2026

Resolution No. 26-08-018 (Blount Family Farm Preservation Act)

approvedVoted yes15-0Aug 18, 2026

Randi Earley Howard Declination of Elected Position

approved17-0Aug 18, 2026

Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting on July 16, 2026.

approved17-0Aug 18, 2026

Notaries to be Elected.

approved17-0Aug 18, 2026

Receiving of Reports. (INFORMATION ONLY)

approved17-0Aug 18, 2026

July 2026 Financial Reports (INFORMATION ONLY)

approved15-0Aug 11, 2026

Setting of Agenda

Voting record (88)

69 yes6 no13 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Adoption of the Meeting Agenda with Additions

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

General Consent Calendar Approval

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Budget Consent Calendar Approval

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Agriculture Extension Committee Appointment

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Resolution No. 26-08-020 (Courthouse Annex Naming)

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Resolution No. 26-08-001 (BCSO Vehicle Storage Building)

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Resolution No. 26-08-004 (Highway Capital Reappropriation)

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Resolution No. 26-08-012 (Election Commission Compensation)

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Resolutions Nos. 26-08-013, 26-08-034, 26-08-035, and 26-08-036 (ARPA Utility Asset Transfers)

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Resolution No. 26-08-014 (2027 Medical Plan Funding Rates)

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Resolution No. 26-08-015 (2027 Dental Plan Funding Rates)

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Resolution No. 26-08-016 (Employee Handbook Approval)

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Resolution No. 26-08-017 (Ambulance Service Regulation)

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Resolution No. 26-08-018 (Blount Family Farm Preservation Act)

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Randi Earley Howard Declination of Elected Position

Voted yesJul 16, 2026

that the Resolution be adopted.

Voted yesJul 16, 2026

that the Resolution be adopted.

Voted yesJul 16, 2026

that the Resolution be adopted.

Voted yesJul 16, 2026

that the Resolution be adopted.

Voted yesJul 16, 2026

that the agenda be set as published.

Voted yesJul 16, 2026

that the General Consent Calendar be adopted.

Voted yesJul 16, 2026

that the Resolution be adopted.

Voted yesJul 16, 2026

that the Budget Consent Calendar be adopted.

Voted yesJul 16, 2026

that the Resolution be adopted.

Voted yesJul 16, 2026

that the Resolution be adopted.

Voted yesJul 16, 2026

that called for previous question ending debate on the Resolution.

Voted yesJul 16, 2026

that the Resolution be adopted.

Voted yesJul 16, 2026

that the Resolution be adopted.

Voted yesJul 16, 2026

Resolution No. 26-07-001: Alcoa South Plant Purchase ($8,000,000)

Voted yesJul 16, 2026

Resolution No. 26-07-002: Pellissippi Parkway Extension Right-of-Way ($5,000,000)

Voted yesJul 9, 2026

Setting the Agenda

Voted yesJul 9, 2026

that the grant request be forwarded to full commission

Voted yesJul 9, 2026

that the agenda be set as published

Voted yesJul 9, 2026

that the minutes be approved

Voted yesJul 9, 2026

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission

Voted noJul 9, 2026

that the vote to set the agenda be reconsidered

Voted yesJul 9, 2026

that the General Consent Calendar be forwarded to full commission

Voted yesJul 9, 2026

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission

Voted yesJul 9, 2026

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission

Voted yesJul 9, 2026

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission

Voted noJul 9, 2026

to refer the Resolution back to the Budget Committee

Voted yesJul 9, 2026

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission

Voted yesJul 9, 2026

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission

Voted yesJul 9, 2026

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission

Voted yesJul 9, 2026

that the grant request be forwarded to full commission

Voted noJul 9, 2026

that the appointments for items G.3.a. thru G.3.c. be postponed for consideration until after September 1, 2026

Voted yesJul 9, 2026

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission

Voted noJul 9, 2026

Postponement of Board Appointments

Voted yesJun 18, 2026

Resolution No. 26-06-013: Stormwater Quality Management Criteria

Voted noJun 11, 2026

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission