Church Hill Alderman · Nov 3, 2026
James Paul
Marsh
James Paul Marsh is running for Church Hill Alderman in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 7 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · Alderman
- 01Marc Bass
- 02Keith Bruner
- 03Tim Lingerfelt
- 04Ralph Little
- 05Kenneth LusterIncumbent
- 06James Paul MarshYou’re reading
- 07Michael WalkerIncumbent
Background
- About
- Public utilities worker with 27 years of experience working with infrastructure.
Ken Luster, Michael Walker, James Marsh, Keith Bruner, Keith Gibson and Kathryn Boggs Metcalf attended the Church Hill aldermen candidate forum. Kingsport Times News · Oct 19, 2026
On the record: James Paul Marsh
5 sourced01City administrator1 sourced position
as reported by the Kingsport Times News; not a direct quote
Said he supports creating a city manager role to take some of the mayor's powers and responsibilities.
Forum answerKingsport Times News · Oct 19, 2026Link
02Roads and infrastructure1 sourced position
Lists roads and infrastructure, police and city employees, and youth opportunities as priorities.
My priorities would include improving roads and infrastructure, supporting our police and city employees, and creating more opportunities for our children and teenagers.”
Own statementKingsport Times News · Oct 15, 2026Link
03Parks and recreation1 sourced position
Wants to explore a teen center, improved parks and ballfields.
I would like to explore a teen center, improved parks, and ballfields.”
Own statementKingsport Times News · Oct 15, 2026Link
04Joint recreation league1 sourced position
as reported by the Kingsport Times News; not a direct quote
Mentioned bringing back the joint recreation league with Mount Carmel and Surgoinsville.
Forum answerKingsport Times News · Oct 19, 2026Link
05New business1 sourced position
Wants to attract new businesses, including restaurants.
I also want to work on attracting new businesses, including restaurants to Church Hill to create jobs, give residents more choices, and strengthen our local tax base.”
Own statementKingsport Times News · Oct 15, 2026Link
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