Collegedale Commissioners Break Election Tie In Favor Of Debbie Baker

  • Monday, November 25, 2024

The Collegedale Commission on Monday night voted unanimously to settle an election tie in favor of Commissioner Debbie Baker.

The panel could have either taken that action or held a special election after Commissioner Baker and Billy Burnette drew 2,282 votes each in the Nov. 5 election.

The motion to break the tie was initiated by Commissioner Tonya Sadler, who cited a section of state law. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Katie Lamb. 

Mayor Morty Lloyd then asked for a roll call, which resulted in a 5-0 decision in favor of casting the tie breaking vote for Incumbent Commissioner Debbie Baker.
 
Officials cited the cost of holding the election, including legal fees.
 
They also said two other municipalities in the state have also voted to break ties by vote as opposed to going to a run off election. 

A second vote, in favor of naming Commissioner Baker, also passed 5-0.

Breaking News
Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report
  • 4/3/2025

Here is the latest Hamilton County arrest report. (If your case is dismissed, just email us your name and date we ran it and we will promptly take off. Email to news@chattanoogan.com ) ARCHIE,ADEBAYO ... more

2 Workers Injured At Hixson Work Site When Crane Comes In Contact With High-Voltage Line
2 Workers Injured At Hixson Work Site When Crane Comes In Contact With High-Voltage Line
  • 4/2/2025

Two workers were severely shocked on Wednesday afternoon at a Hixson job site with one suffering serious injuries. At 2:50 p.m., Chattanooga Fire Department Green Shift crews responded to ... more

Man, 60, Struck And Killed After He Lay Down On East 17th Street
  • 4/2/2025

A man, 60, was struck and killed Tuesday evening. Chattanooga Police responded ay 8:38 p.m. to a pedestrian struck in the 2200 block of East 17th Street. Upon arrival, the officers found ... more