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Government & You

How are ballots counted and verified?

You may know every vote counts, but let's take a look at how every vote is counted in Hamilton County.

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Why do we have separate city and county governments?

Every resident of Chattanooga is a resident of Hamilton County —with two separate governing bodies, two mayors, and two election cycles.

Why does housing cost so much, and what can we do?

Chattanooga used to be known as an affordable place to live, but in recent years, housing prices have skyrocketed and income has not kept pace.

Elections are soon, how much do you know?

You’ve likely seen the lawn signs popping up across town — Hamilton County is gearing up for an election year.

Homelessness is surging — what can we do?

Since the pandemic began, the unsheltered homeless population in Hamilton County has increased five-fold.