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## Recent meetings (23)

- [2026-11-16 — Water Task Force meets Monday: project updates from Kingsport, Johnson City, Jonesborough and Chuckey](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/meetings/037d4e9c-35d0-49bc-b250-1fd27a522b19): Water Task Force
- [2026-11-05 — County Owned Property Committee to Map Out Goals Thursday — Public Comment Welcomed](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/meetings/f071b490-a38a-49c9-bfeb-ca15788cc1d9): County Owned Property Committee
- [2026-11-05 — Public Safety Committee to weigh $12,500 grant budget amendment, surplus list and White Flag policies Thursday](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/meetings/efca1072-85cc-47e3-ae81-4bb4c96121cc): Public Safety Committee
- [2026-11-05 — County committee to weigh which company runs the employee health clinic](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/meetings/ad84aab0-d063-45f6-a27d-3b433907b656): Employee Compensation and Benefits
- [2026-11-05 — Library ROI, environmental court plans, and opioid fund updates on tap for county HEW panel](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/meetings/8295011d-998c-4b1b-b800-7386aac18822): Health Education and Welfare
- [2026-11-05 — Public Works Committee to weigh road names and BZA appointment terms Nov. 5](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/meetings/6f30e98e-5216-42b0-be33-b17aa492708a): Public Works
- [2026-11-05 — CIA Committee to weigh zoning amendment freeze and Brightridge board pick](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/meetings/e0d6b64a-a34d-4f62-a7b6-c929b0658c8b): Commercial, Industrial, and Agricultural (CIA)
- [2026-11-05 — Rules Committee to tackle new public comment rules as state law changes loom](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/meetings/1662faf6-c3fb-40c9-a28a-9504967a6ff6): Rules Committee
- [2026-11-03 — Fall Branch rezoning + possible zoning freeze on tap at Planning Commission Tuesday](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/meetings/6b0e9639-7bae-4f1e-bb1c-b4ae8dba7a0a): Regional Planning Commission
- [2026-11-03 — Zoning board to weigh variance for a shed built too close to Pleasant Valley Road — staff says deny it](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/meetings/9aa6267d-7ab0-4ac7-96f3-105109a43cb5): Board of Zoning Appeals
- [2026-10-26 — County Commission Approves Water Task Force Updates and District Rezoning](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/meetings/243c68e9-ea7a-4df9-9716-7dc7978f4454): County Commission
- [2026-09-28 — Washington County Commission approves rezonings and confirms board members](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/meetings/adfaa8c2-aebd-498f-9551-a899e3f891ec): County Commission
- [2026-09-10 — County Commission re-elects Matherly as chair and Wheeler as vice-chair](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/meetings/af26ddd9-1bf2-4c95-ba1d-ecdb2e7d68a1): County Commission
- [2026-08-31 — County Commission picks Huffman in District 13 tie, approves TIF and tax dollars for rezonings](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/meetings/09958ad6-5856-419a-8f29-dfb5d7d4aac9): County Commission
- [2026-07-27 — Washington County Commission OKs 2016 Bond Refinancing to Save $1M](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/meetings/babd27ea-d7cb-4620-bc33-feddee7b02f7): County Commission
- [2026-06-22 — Washington County explores tax freeze for seniors as officials debate county farm use and rezonings](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/meetings/81d29725-927b-4c0b-be6c-b7dedf3967fa): County Commission
- [2026-06-18 — Washington County approves new fiscal year budget and tax levy after rejecting school funding request](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/meetings/b9ef7814-466a-421b-9011-f093a8764228): County Commission
- [2026-05-18 — Washington County Commission approves rezoning, K-9 acquisition, and more](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/meetings/2e262313-e10d-42dd-b6e2-1448bfa44bf0): County Commission
- [2026-05-12 — Washington County Commission tackles FY 2026/27 budget, hears requests from EMS and tourism](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/meetings/eeb38c96-a420-4e69-8363-8f01f5ce236d): County Commission
- [2026-03-23 — County Commission Approves BWXT Rezoning and Data Center Moratorium](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/meetings/f7a02eef-9680-434d-90c1-54a97efd7241): County Commission
- [2026-03-04 — Washington County asks state to reenact tourism district act for future retail projects](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/meetings/94ad2967-8f45-4e5d-809e-c0a982bd1340): County Commission
- [2026-02-25 — County Commission passes 2026-2027 budget planning, rezoning, and reviews data center shutdown timeline](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/meetings/7e9ccd57-2445-4a07-b761-3a680e4ff367): County Commission
- [2026-02-09 — Washington County Commission moves BWXT rezoning vote to March](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/meetings/7dc43314-c0a1-4b36-bd8d-c6ec69e2765a): County Commission


## Civic issues (50)

- [County Rezoning Requests](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/zoning-jurisdiction): general · priority: critical
- [Sheriff's Office Staffing and Budget Requests](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/sheriffs-office-staffing-and-budget-requests): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Educational Capital Investments and School Bus Purchases](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/education-policy): education · priority: high
- [County waterline extension projects](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/county-waterline-extension-projects): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Future revisions to Rules of Procedure](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/future-revisions-to-rules-of-procedure): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Public comment rules revision under new state law](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/public-comment-rules-revision-under-new-state-law): public-safety · priority: high
- [Corby Bridge Replacement Project Updates](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/corby-bridge-replacement-project-updates): roads · priority: high
- [Moratorium on zoning text amendments](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/moratorium-on-zoning-text): zoning · priority: medium
- [Surplus property disposition](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/surplus-property-disposition): public-safety · priority: low
- [White Flag and Red Flag procedural operations](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/white-flag-and-red-flag-procedural-operations): public-safety · priority: medium
- [County-Owned Property Management](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/county-owned-property-management): development · priority: medium
- [Employee Health Clinic Vendor Selection](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/employee-health-clinic-vendor-selection): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Environmental Cleanup Efforts](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/environmental-cleanup-efforts): environment · priority: medium
- [Library Services and Return on Investment](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/library-services-and-return-on-investment): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Opioid Abatement Funds](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/opioid-abatement-funds): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Proposed Environmental Court for Washington County](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/proposed-environmental-court-for-washington-county): public-safety · priority: medium
- [BZA appointment term lengths](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/bza-appointment-term-lengths): zoning · priority: low
- [Naming of Road behind Slaughterhouse](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/naming-of-road-behind-slaughterhouse): roads · priority: low
- [Naming of Road off Bailey Bridge](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/naming-of-road-off-bailey-bridge): roads · priority: low
- [Task Force Appointments](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/task-force-appointments): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Brightridge board appointment](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/administrative-appointment): general · priority: medium
- [Appalachian Producers Cooperative update](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/appalachian-producers-cooperative-update): business-jobs · priority: low
- [Rezoning at 628 Matson Road](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/rezoning): general · priority: high
- [Unpermitted accessory structure at 240 Pleasant Valley Road](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/unpermitted-accessory-structure-at-240-pleasant-valley-road): zoning · priority: medium
- [Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget and Tax Levy Adoption](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/fiscal-year-2026-27-budget-and-tax-levy-adoption): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Hurricane Helene Flood Recovery Recognition](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/hurricane-helene-flood-recovery-recognition): public-safety · priority: high
- [Public Records Act Compliance and Workload](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/public-records-act-compliance-and-workload): public-safety · priority: medium
- [County Commission Leadership and Committee Appointments](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/county-commission-leadership-and-committee-appointments): business-jobs · priority: high
- [school board election](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/school-board-election): education · priority: medium
- [County Farm Property Use and Historic Cemetery Preservation](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/county-farm-property-use-and-historic-cemetery-preservation): historic-preservation · priority: high
- [commission tiebreaker decision](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/commission-tiebreaker-decision): governance · priority: medium
- [arrest](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/arrest): general · priority: medium
- [election](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/election): governance · priority: medium
- [election results](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/election-results): governance · priority: high
- [Property Tax Freeze Program for Seniors](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/tax-rate): budget · priority: high
- [Election Commission Primary Reimbursement & Convenience Voting](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/election-day): governance · priority: high
- [General Obligation Refunding Bonds](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/general-obligation-refunding-bonds): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [election contest](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/election-contest): governance · priority: high
- [trail construction](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/trail-construction): parks-recreation · priority: medium
- [election lawsuit](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/election-lawsuit): governance · priority: high
- [data center moratorium](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/data-center-moratorium): general · priority: high
- [Regional Retail Tourism District Private Act Request](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/tourism-district): general · priority: high
- [surveillance technology](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/surveillance-technology): general · priority: high
- [lawsuit settlement](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/lawsuit-settlement): general · priority: medium
- [airport board appointments](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/airport-board-appointments): general · priority: medium
- [school vouchers](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/school-vouchers): education · priority: medium
- [law enforcement cooperation](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/law-enforcement-cooperation): general · priority: medium
- [election turnout](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/election-turnout): governance · priority: medium
- [sheriff appointment](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/sheriff-appointment): general · priority: medium
- [population growth](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/issues/population-growth): general · priority: medium


## Development applications (12)

- [Variance Request — John J. Richard (File #26WC-00705)](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/development/variance-request-john-j-richard): variance · pending
- [Rezoning — 176 Moulton Road, Fall Branch](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/development/rezoning-176-moulton-road-fall-branch): rezone · pending
- [Barrager Rezoning](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/development/barrager-rezoning): rezone · approved
- [Thoelke Rezoning](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/development/thoelke-rezoning): rezone · approved
- [Morelock Rezoning](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/development/morelock-rezoning): rezone · approved
- [Poplar Ridge Apartments Rezoning](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/development/poplar-ridge-apartments): rezone · approved
- [McInturff Rezoning (B-4/A-1 to B-3)](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/development/mcinturff-rezoning-b-4a-1-to-b-3): rezone · approved
- [Housewright Rezoning (R-1/A-1 to A-1)](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/development/housewright-rezoning): rezone · approved
- [Brown Rezoning (A-1 to A-3)](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/development/brown-rezoning): rezone · denied
- [Stockyard Road Rezoning (BRSTX Investments)](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/development/stockyard-road-rezoning): rezone · denied
- [Butcher Rezoning Request](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/development/butcher-rezoning-request): rezone · approved
- [BWXT Ordnance Tennessee Rezoning](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/development/bwxt-ordnance-tennessee): rezone · approved


## Community topics (13)

- [BWXT Rezoning](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/community/bwxt-rezoning): business-jobs
- [zoning](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/community/zoning): zoning
- [County Farm Property Use](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/community/county-farm-property-use): historic-preservation
- [Board Appointments](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/community/board-appointments): zoning
- [Stockyard Road Rezoning](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/community/stockyard-road-rezoning): zoning
- [County-Owned Property](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/community/county-owned-property): parks-rec
- [bonds](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/community/bonds): taxes-budget
- [County Farm Property Allocation](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/community/county-farm-property-allocation): development
- [Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget and Special Appropriations](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/community/fiscal-year-20262027-budget-and-special-appropriations): taxes-budget
- [Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget and Tax Levy Adoption](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/community/fiscal-year-2026-27-budget-and-tax-levy-adoption): taxes-budget
- [elections](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/community/elections): taxes-budget
- [Darnell Property Rezoning](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/community/darnell-property-rezoning): zoning
- [Data Center Moratorium](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/community/data-center-moratorium): zoning


## Officials (27)

- [Joe Grandy](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/joe-grandy): County Mayor
- [Richard Tucker](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/richard-tucker): Commissioner District 1
- [Billy Austin](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/billy-austin): Commissioner District 2
- [Jerome Fitzgerald](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/jerome-fitzgerald): Commissioner District 3
- [Josh Edens](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/josh-edens): Commissioner District 4
- [Roger Verran](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/roger-verran): Commissioner District 5
- [Greg Matherly](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/greg-matherly): Commissioner District 6
- [Harrison Wexler Sr.](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/harrison-wexler-sr): Commissioner District 7
- [Freddie Malone](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/freddie-malone): Commissioner District 8
- [Sarah Laposky](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/sarah-laposky): Commissioner District 9
- [Lori Sukel](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/lori-sukel): Commissioner District 10
- [Jodi Jones](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/jodi-jones): Commissioner District 11
- [Daniel Cutshall](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/daniel-cutshall): Commissioner District 12
- [Kenneth Huffine](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/kenneth-huffine): Commissioner District 13
- [Jim Wheeler](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/jim-wheeler): Commissioner District 14
- [Mike Masters](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/mike-masters): Commissioner District 15
- [Pat Wolfe](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/pat-wolfe): Planning Commissioner — Regional Planning Commission
- [Lesley Musick](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/lesley-musick): Board Vice-Chair — Board of Zoning Appeals
- [Wayne Rupert](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/wayne-rupert): Board Member — Board of Zoning Appeals
- [Johnny Deakins](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/johnny-deakins): Planning Commissioner — Regional Planning Commission
- [Sam Lindley](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/sam-lindley): Planning Commission Chair — Regional Planning Commission
- [Jonathan Bailey](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/jonathan-bailey): Planning Commissioner — Regional Planning Commission
- [Bill Graham](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/bill-graham): Board Member — Board of Zoning Appeals
- [Angie Charles](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/angie-charles): Planning Director — Administration
- [Allyson Wilkinson](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/allyson-wilkinson): County Attorney — Administration
- [Mitch Meredith](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/mitch-meredith): Director of Finance and Administration — Administration
- [Cheryl Storey](https://tennesseerecord.org/washingtoncounty/officials/cheryl-storey): County Clerk — Administration