2025 PRIMARY Knoxville City Council District 3 Choose 1
District 3 Primary
Biographical Information
Why are you running for Knoxville City Council?
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In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges facing the City of Knoxville at this time?
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What will you do to positively impact transportation for the people of Knoxville?
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What is your opinion about the City of Knoxville’s proposed 0.5% sales tax increase?
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What are your views on Knoxville’s current housing strategy, and do you think any changes to that strategy are needed?
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Biographical Information
Mailing Address
4100 Sullivan Rd
Knoxville, TN 37921
Knoxville, TN 37921
Campaign Phone
8657893800
Campaign Email
ivan.harmon48@gmail.com
Why are you running for Knoxville City Council?
I am running because I love knoxville and have raised my three children here in knoxville and want my 5 grandchildren to have the chance to get a good education and raise their families here as well.
In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges facing the City of Knoxville at this time?
Safty for our children to get to school with sidewalks . Street repairs and storm water run off from poor drainage, and blighted lots and elderly citizens being able to communicate to the city dept.
What will you do to positively impact transportation for the people of Knoxville?
Make sure streets are properly marked with good signage and work to make streets safe from pot holes and trash removed. Maintance on the storm water system where needed.
What is your opinion about the City of Knoxville’s proposed 0.5% sales tax increase?
I am not in favor of any tax increase. But I agree with the administration by putting it on the ballet in Nov for the people to decide. I will not be voting in favor of it in Nov.
What are your views on Knoxville’s current housing strategy, and do you think any changes to that strategy are needed?
We cannot build homes for people that are not willing to except the responsibilities of the up keep. We need to locate properties through property taxes are not being paid and work to get them back on the city tax rolls
Biographical Information
Why are you running for Knoxville City Council?
Candidate has not yet responded.
In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges facing the City of Knoxville at this time?
Candidate has not yet responded.
What will you do to positively impact transportation for the people of Knoxville?
Candidate has not yet responded.
What is your opinion about the City of Knoxville’s proposed 0.5% sales tax increase?
Candidate has not yet responded.
What are your views on Knoxville’s current housing strategy, and do you think any changes to that strategy are needed?
Candidate has not yet responded.
Biographical Information
Mailing Address
111 Northview St
B-101
Knoxville, TN 37919
B-101
Knoxville, TN 37919
Campaign Phone
8652217266
Campaign Email
vote@frankforknoxville.com
Campaign Website
http://frankforknoxville.com
Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/frank.ramey.knoxville.city.council/
Why are you running for Knoxville City Council?
I’m running for City Council because I believe local government should focus on what matters most: keeping our neighborhoods safe, our economy strong, and our city clean and livable.
As a small business owner and lifelong Tennessean, I’m someone who solves problems, not makes excuses or blames others. I’ve built businesses, created jobs, and I know how frustrating it is when bureaucracy slows things down instead of helping.
City Council shouldn't be about left or right, it should be about getting things done. I want to bring common-sense leadership to City Hall, support our police and first responders, make it easier for people to start and grow businesses, and ensure Knoxville remains a city we’re all proud to call home.
In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges facing the City of Knoxville at this time?
The biggest challenges facing Knoxville are public safety, housing affordability, and managing growth responsibly.
Crime is down, but many residents still don’t feel safe. We must continue supporting well-trained, community-focused police.
Housing prices are rising, and we’re not building fast enough. Smarter zoning and streamlined permitting can help.
And with growth putting pressure on roads and infrastructure, we need strong planning to protect Knoxvillians' quality of life and keep Knoxville clean, safe, and livable.
What will you do to positively impact transportation for the people of Knoxville?
I’ll prioritize practical transportation improvements that make daily life easier for Knoxville residents. That starts with fixing potholes, improving traffic flow, and ensuring our roads are safe and well-maintained. I’ll support better sidewalk and greenway connectivity so people can safely walk and bike where they live. And I’ll work with KAT and regional partners to make transit more reliable and accessible, especially for those who depend on it.
What is your opinion about the City of Knoxville’s proposed 0.5% sales tax increase?
I believe any proposed tax increase, especially a sales tax that affects everyone, needs to be fully justified, clearly communicated, and backed by a detailed plan for how the money will be spent.
Right now, I’m listening carefully to what residents think about the proposal and how it would impact their families and businesses.
Before supporting any tax increase, I’d need to see a clear, measurable return for Knoxville, especially in areas like public safety, infrastructure, and essential services.
What are your views on Knoxville’s current housing strategy, and do you think any changes to that strategy are needed?
Knoxville’s current housing strategy recognizes the need for more inventory, but it’s not moving fast enough, and it risks pushing one-size-fits-all solutions on neighborhoods that need more thoughtful planning.
We need to expand housing options, especially for working families, things like duplexes, townhomes, and ADUs, but we must do it in a way that respects existing community character. I’d support streamlining permitting, reducing unnecessary red tape, and targeting infill in areas where infrastructure can support it.
We need a strategy that delivers more housing without creating significant backlash, and that starts with listening to neighbors and focusing on quality, not just quantity.