[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=”2″][vc_column_text]Please show your support for the mayor and city manager of Gatlinburg, TN, both who lost their homes in the Tennessee wildfires. A quick email voicing your support can mean a lot, especially during tough times.
City Manager Cindy Ogle: cogle@gatlinburgtn.gov
Mayor Mike Werner: mwerner@gatlinburgtn.gov
Notably, Ms. Ogle has served Gatlinburg for 37 years, and as the city manager since 1989!
A special thanks to ELGL members Julie Steenson and Shelby Teufel for the idea to provide outreach and support to Gatlinburg staff and elected officials.
Gatlinburg mayor, city manager lose homes in fires
GATLINBURG (WATE-TV) – The mayor of Gatlinburg said at a press conference Tuesday giving the latest updates on the massive fires in the area that he had lost his home and business. City Manager Cindy Ogle also lost her home in the fire.
“A couple of hours ago I had the opportunity to drive through town and found my home is gone and my business is gone,” said Mayor Mike Werner. “We’re strong, we’re resilient, and we’re going to make it. We’re going to pull it together and make Gatlinburg a premier resort.”
Officials said around 150 structures were damaged or destroyed in all of Sevier County, but crews are still working to go door to door to check on everyone. Three deaths have been reported so far in the fires.
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