Church Hill Alderman · Nov 3, 2026
Keith
Bruner
Keith Bruner 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 BrunerYou’re reading
- 03Tim Lingerfelt
- 04Ralph Little
- 05Kenneth LusterIncumbent
- 06James Paul Marsh
- 07Michael WalkerIncumbent
Background
- About
- Municipal government employee for 35+ years, including 28+ years with the City of Kingsport. He says he will retire at the end of December.
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: Keith Bruner
6 sourced01City website and services1 sourced position
Wants the city website modernized and updated weekly.
First I think the website could be modernized and updated weekly with information for the citizens to include links for our senior center and park & recreation department.”
Own statementKingsport Times News · Oct 15, 2026Link
02Employee pay1 sourced position
Says employee salaries should get a closer look.
A closer look should be taken on employee salaries and providing the equipment and resources to accomplish their assignments.”
Own statementKingsport Times News · Oct 15, 2026Link
03Roads and infrastructure1 sourced position
Wants the board to develop a comprehensive and strategic plan, including future infrastructure needs.
I would like to see the board develop a comprehensive & strategic plan”
Own statementKingsport Times News · Oct 15, 2026Link
04Parks and recreation1 sourced position
Wants the board to finish the park on the river near Holliston Mills.
I would like to see the board move forward with completing the park on the river located out from Holliston Mills.”
Own statementKingsport Times News · Oct 15, 2026Link
05City administrator1 sourced position
as reported by the Kingsport Times News; not a direct quote
Said he was open to a city manager, but that questions such as how to pay the salary would need answers first.
Forum answerKingsport Times News · Oct 19, 2026Link
06Budget and reserves1 sourced position
Says the board has done well at keeping a balanced budget.
I think the board has done well in maintaining a balanced budget and staying within the budget.”
Own statementKingsport Times News · Oct 15, 2026Link
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