By Stan Welch
This is a compilation of some of the most important stories of the year 2011, concerning county government, politics and finances.
JANUARY
The Anderson County Council retained its leadership intact, returning Tommy Dunn to the Chairman’s seat, and Eddie Moore to the Vice chairman’s role. Moore was elected over Tom Allen in a 4-3 vote.
They then moved quickly and smoothly through a substantial but organized agenda, with perhaps the key action being third reading approval of an ordinance that would once again allow Council members to disburse funds individually for infrastructure projects, rather than having the transportation department prioritize and allocate the funds.