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- [S24] The Newport Plain Talk, (http://www.newportplaintalk.com), 6 Mar 2009.
Clyde William "Derby" Costner obituary
- [S24] The Newport Plain Talk, (http://www.newportplaintalk.com), 7 Apr 2008.
Costner announces candidacy for CLB
Bill Costner has announced his candidacy for Cocke County Legislative Body District Six, post two in the upcoming August 1 general election.
"For those who may not be familiar with my name or my past experience as County Commissioner, I'm Bill Costner," said Costner. "I grew up in Newport and married wife, Trula Cureton Costner."
Costner said they have one child-Wendy-who is married to husband, Jeff Reed. They have two children, Casey and Kaylee, who all live in Bybee.
"I have been employed by the Newport Electric System for 31 years, and Trula works for the Cocke County Sessions Court," said Costner. "We have always lived here and we are interested in seeing our area grow."
Costner said that when he previously served on the County Commission for 12 years, the commissioners worked together to make the following improvements that have benefited all local citizens, including a new jail annex, new courtroom, more office space for county offices, fenced convenient centers, a new industrial park, and new buildings for RGE, NPI, Lisega, and Metal Tech.
"I would like an opportunity to work with the new County Executive to develop an additional industrial park to secure more factories and businesses for our area," said Costner. "Our citizens need to be able to work at home. Like you, I would like to see our area progress."
Costner said that this progress could only happen if Cocke County brings business into this area to make it grow.
"I ask for your vote in the upcoming election, and you have my promise to work for you," said Costner.
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