THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY TENNESSEE ELECTION OFFICE HAS ENOUGH SIGNATURES TO CERTIFY A WHEEL TAX. IT’S NOW UP TO THE COUNTY COMMISSION TO IMPLEMENT IT. ADMINISTRATOR CONNIE SINKS SAID THEY VALIDATED NEARLY 40 MORE SIGNATURES THAN REQUIRED. COUNTY LEADERS WILL NOW BE REQUIRED TO EITHER CALL FOR A REFERENDUM OR DENY ONE. BUT MOST PEOPLE FEEL THE REFERENDUM WILL TAKE PLACE FEBRUARY 5TH DURING THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY. THE COMMISSION IS EXPECTED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE AT ITS NOVEMBER 26TH MEETING.