Open government needed in Kingsport, TN
The Kingsport, TN Board of Mayor and Alderman needs to be more open in the BMA meetings that are televised. As an example, at last night’s meeting they voted on a technical services agreement with the Marriot Hotel. It was stated that it was required by Marriott and that was about it. No mention of what it was for or the cost. Do not assume that the public knows.
Thanks to Kingsport Times-News for explaining it below.
Voted 4-1 to enter into a technical services agreement with Marriott Hotel Services to provide input on the interior design, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and life safety issues for the executive conference wing to be built at MeadowView. The cost of this service is $90,000. Alderman Pat Shull voted against the agreement, saying he was being consistent with his opposition to the executive conference wing project.