Bristol City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Rae Akard
Councilmember, At-Large; term expires 2028Sullivan County Election Commission
Rae Akard (Councilmember, At-Large) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Bristol City Council after the election.
Bristol, Tennessee councilmember elected at large.
Where Rae Akard stands: positions on the record
City budget and tax rate2 sourced positions
Voted yes on first reading of an amendment lowering the 2025-26 tax rate from $1.87 to $1.845 (passed 4-1, October 2025).
Council voteBristol City Council minutes, October 7, 2025 · Oct 7, 2025
Voted yes on adopting the 2026-27 budget with the property tax rate unchanged at $1.845 (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteBristol City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026
Data centers1 sourced position
Voted yes on a two-year moratorium on establishing data centers (passed unanimously, October 2025).
Council voteBristol City Council minutes, October 7, 2025 · Oct 7, 2025
Rezoning1 sourced position
Voted yes on first reading of rezoning part of a parcel at 308 Glenwood Rd from R-2 to B-3 (passed 3-1, July 2026).
Council voteBristol City Council minutes, July 7, 2026 · Jul 7, 2026
City manager1 sourced position
Voted yes on the employment agreement for City Manager Matt Slagle (passed unanimously, July 2026).
Council voteBristol City Council minutes, July 7, 2026 · Jul 7, 2026
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