Knight Joins Final Commission Meeting Remotely
The recovering District 4 member attended via video link while the board approved a $25,000 veteran arts grant.
By Adriana Abebe ·
Commissioner Joe Knight appeared via Zoom from his home on Monday for the final public session of the four-year cycle.
The District 4 representative is recovering from heart surgery and stated he is two weeks post-operation.
Knight told the chamber his strength is returning and he is progressing well. He credited his wife for her care, describing her as his Nurse Ratchet and Florence Nightingale.
Four other commissioners were present in the Jefferson County Commission chamber as voters prepare for Tuesday's elections.
Commission President Jimmie Stephens is the only member facing a contested race. He will face Democratic nominee Camara Blue in Tuesday's vote.
Knight scheduled a follow-up appointment with his surgeon for Thursday. He expressed hope to see his colleagues in the chamber next Wednesday.
The board handled one item of new business during the combined committee and commission meeting.
Commissioner Sheila Tyson’s discretionary account funded a $25,000 community grant to Exposure Community Development Corporation.
The grant supports musical programs designed to honor military veterans in Jefferson County.
State law requires the commission to hold an organizational meeting on Nov. 11 to swear in members and assign committees.
The downtown courthouse will be open solely for that 9 a.m. session on Veterans Day.
