One More Lines Up Against Lineweaver

By Kleinheider Posted on April 2, 2009 at 1:05 pm

Enough opponents and Lineweaver can get busted by judges and newsmen all he wants.

But in attendance at the meeting was political no-name Jeff Brousal, who said he too was going to be challenging Lineweaver in next year’s election. Brousal has a PhD and works as a forensic toxicologist for the state of Tennessee department of agriculture.

In a campaign platform state, Brousal said he volunteers for the charitable group Court Appointed Special Advocates, and is familiar with the court system.

“I write a report to the judge in juvenile cases after interviewing the family, teachers, friends, and medical professionals that are involved,” Brousal said of his work with CASA for the juvenile court system. “I recommend services and plans of action for the best interest of the child. This is where I get my knowledge of the court system, procedures and the judges.”

Court officer David Smith has already announced he’s running, while school board member Karen Johnson and District 29 Councilwoman Vivian Wilhoite are also rumored to be interested in the position.

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Vivian Wilhoite’s Former Campaign Manager And The Karen Johnson Recall Effort

By Kleinheider Posted on July 19, 2008 at 3:38 pm

Karen Y. Johnson, the single black school board member who voted for the rezoning plan for Metro Schools some call segregationist, exposes the man spearheading an effort to recall her as the campaign manager for one of her former political opponents.

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Councilwoman Wilhoite Booked

By Kleinheider Posted on May 29, 2008 at 12:43 pm

Nate Rau with the report:

District 29 Councilwoman Vivian Wilhoite was booked Wednesday by Metro Police for her May 14 citation for driving with a suspended license.

Wilhoite’s license was suspended for failure to pay outstanding tickets, according to the Tennessee Department of Safety.

The second-term Antioch Council member apparently paid her outstanding tickets on May 15 and was issued a new license the next day.

Wilhoitte said she got a speeding ticket in February and simply forgot to pay it.

“I already started calling my constituents and plan on putting [details] on my blog for those I can’t reach,” she said. “Many have called with support and understanding. It was a human situation. I appreciate their support but at the same time it is something I have to take responsibility for.”

UPDATE: The booking report.

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