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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