Conservative club hosts meet-and-greet
The Conservative Republicans of Anderson and Knox Counties will host a public meet-and-greet Wednesday, July 8, featuring candidates seeking local offices in the Aug. 6 election.
The event will begin with light refreshments at 6:30 p.m., followed by candidate remarks at 7 p.m. at the Oak Ridge early voting precinct inside the Midtown Community Center/Oak Ridge History Museum, 102 Robertsville Road.
Organizers said the event will feature several Republican candidates on the Aug. 6 ballot, with early voting scheduled to begin next week. Candidates expected to attend include:
• Anderson County Commission District 6 incumbent Anthony Allen.
• Nathan Mullins, candidate for Anderson County Commission District 7.
• Don Layton, candidate for Anderson County Commission District 8.
• Raymond Nell Phillips, candidate for Anderson County Commission District 1.
• State Executive Committee candidates Lucas Heaton and Sherri Garrett.
•Colt Jennings, candidate for Anderson County sheriff.
Organizers said additional candidates also may attend.
According to the sponsoring organization, the event is intended to highlight candidates it considers to represent conservative values.
Organizers said they welcome attendance from voters of all political affiliations who want to meet the candidates and learn more about their positions before the election.
Following the candidate presentations, attendees will have an opportunity to speak individually with the candidates.
For more information, contact Debbie Heaton at 423-342-8242.
