R. Larry Smith (known as Commissions CG & H) today proceeded to rant and rave about Knox County employees that work 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. having free parking. It was certainly a grand standing moment, as Billy Tindell had corrrected the free parking for the County Clerk employees, thus making it a non-issue.

But then questions were asked in the crowd watching the Commission meeting. If R. Larry believes that employees working 8-5 should pay $30 to park. Why doesn’t he pay to park? or better yet. Why is R. Larry allowed a free pass to the City – County parking garage when handicapped citizens are not allowed to park there?

After all it is a R. Larry double standard. He believes that he will be the next County Commission Chairman and then on to County Mayor in 2010.