Running Knox County: Growth, Debt, Leadership & Tough Decisions | Kim Frazier
Welcome to The Prosperity Lounge, where growth gets personal.
In this episode, Joey Ruffalo sits down with returning guest and Knox County mayoral candidate Kim Frazier for a real conversation on leadership, growth, infrastructure, and the financial realities of running a county.
From managing rapid population growth to understanding the balance between the mayor’s role and county commission, this episode breaks down how local government decisions directly impact your daily life—your commute, cost of living, schools, and business environment.
Kim shares her perspective on:
- The role of mayor vs. county commission
- Managing growth and infrastructure planning
- County debt and long-term financial strategy
- Taxes, budgeting, and level of service
- Leadership under pressure
- What the first 90 days as mayor would look like
Plus, we take real audience questions on:
- Pandemic response and personal freedom
- Tax increases and fiscal responsibility
- Addressing “ballooning debt” without overburdening taxpayers
This is not a gotcha interview—this is a clarity conversation.
If you care about the future of Knox County, this is one you need to hear.
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