Glasgow City Council · Nov 3, 2026
James “Happy”
Neal
James “Happy” Neal, the incumbent, is running for Glasgow City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 17 candidates are running for 9 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Riley Boggs
- 02Terry L. BunnellIncumbent
- 03Tommy BurrisIncumbent
- 04Jamie Read Fancher
- 05Alexandria L. Hayes
- 06Beau Jones
- 07Marna KirkpatrickIncumbent
- 08Chasity LoweryIncumbent
- 09James “Happy” NealYou’re reading
- 10Melinda J. Overstreet
- 11Jeff Proffitt
- 12Michael R. Rich
- 13Kristen Nicole Roberts
- 14Elizabeth Dale ShoemakerIncumbent
- 15Cathy Thomas
- 16Joe TriggIncumbent
- 17Randy WilkinsonIncumbent
Background
- About
- Senior program coordinator at T.J. Samson and incumbent city councilman, born and raised in Glasgow.
On the record: James “Happy” Neal
4 sourced01Property tax rate1 sourced position
Voted yes on the first reading of the ordinance setting the 2025 property tax rate at 0.165 per $100 (passed 6-3, September 2025).
Council voteGlasgow News 1 · Sep 15, 2025LinkHow the council voted
02Jobs and industry1 sourced position
Called higher-paying jobs top of his wish list and hoped Tate would be a starting point.
Higher-paying jobs are at the top of my wish list for Glasgow, and hopefully, Tate will just be a starting point for what is to come.”
Own statementGlasgow News 1 · Mar 12, 2026Link
03Housing1 sourced position
Said he would like to see better opportunities for more affordable housing.
I would like to see better opportunities for more affordable housing.”
Own statementGlasgow News 1 · Mar 12, 2026Link
04Public safety1 sourced position
Said he would choose the Public Safety committee because safety is his top priority.
Own statementGlasgow News 1 · Mar 12, 2026Link
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