2010 Voter Guide: Hamilton County Commission District Eight

Hamilton County voters will elect a new County Commission on August 5. Here are the candidates in District 8.

Tim Boyd

• Party: Republican
• Bio: Small business owner
• Profile: See Chattanooga Times Free Press
• Website: http://timforcommissioner.com/
• Facebook: Facebook page
• Twitter: @TimBoyd_TN

Kenny Smith – Current Hamilton County School Board Chairman

• Party: Democrat
• Bio: Electrician Apprentice Training Director
• Profile: See Chattanooga Times Free Press
• Key issues: Education, Job creation
• News: “Union donation stirs campaign curiosity“
• Website: http://votekennysmith.com/

Terry Turner

• Party: Independent
• Profile: See Chattanooga Times Free Press
• Quote: “[Atlanta residents] told me [consolidating city and county police departments] was one of the worst decisions they’ve ever made.”

Jim Winters

• Party: Independent
• Bio: Former detective, Business owner
• Quote: “It seems like the parties are more interested in having somebody in office that will cater to their needs, instead of the people.”
• Profile: See Chattanooga Times Free Press
• Website: http://www.electjimwinters.com/
• Facebook: Facebook page

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