KNOXVILLE (WATE) - Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero announced Tuesday the reorganization of the City of
Knoxville Greenways Commission, an advisory board that has been inactive for the
past several years.
After receiving nominations from members of City Council,
Mayor Rogero appointed 20 members to the commission, including 12 community
representatives and eight professional staff
representatives.
"In the past, the Greenways Commission has provided valuable guidance and
advocacy for the construction and growth of the City greenways system," Mayor
Rogero said. "I know
they will vigorously challenge us to continue the City's commitment to expand
our network of greenways throughout Knoxville parks and neighborhoods."
The Greenways
Commission will be responsible for upholding and building upon the existing
Knoxville/Knox County Park, Recreation and Greenway Plan, and promoting the
development of new greenways and the maintenance of existing greenways.
An initial meeting is planned for February, at a date
to be announced.
All members except for three city
department heads will serve staggered initial terms of one, two or three years.
After that, terms will be three years.
