Church Hill Alderman · Nov 3, 2026
Kenneth
Luster
Kenneth Luster, the incumbent, 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 LusterYou’re reading
- 06James Paul Marsh
- 07Michael WalkerIncumbent
Background
- About
- Retired Church Hill police officer seeking reelection as alderman.
On the record: Kenneth Luster
8 sourced01City administrator3 sourced positions
Voted for the ordinance to create a city administrator position, which failed with three of seven board members in favor (August 2026).
Council voteKingsport Times News · Aug 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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
as reported by the Kingsport Times News; not a direct quote
Said the mayor often makes decisions without the board that should be board matters.
Forum answerKingsport Times News · Oct 19, 2026Link
02Employee pay2 sourced positions
Says working conditions for city employees need to improve.
As a former employee I think the working conditions for employees need to improve.”
Own statementKingsport Times News · Oct 15, 2026Link
Voted for raising the full-time pay of CDL drivers hired from part-time to $16.00 an hour (passed by unanimous roll call, October 2025).
Council voteChurch Hill Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes (unapproved), Oct. 21, 2025 · Oct 21, 2025LinkHow the council voted
03Budget and reserves1 sourced position
Says some equipment needs upgrading and more employees need to be hired.
Some equipment needs to be upgraded and more employees need to be hired.”
Own statementKingsport Times News · Oct 15, 2026Link
04Parks and recreation1 sourced position
as reported by the Kingsport Times News; not a direct quote
Criticized city leadership for taking $200,000 out of the parks and recreation budget, saying it was not properly explained to him.
Forum answerKingsport Times News · Oct 19, 2026Link
05Accessory structures1 sourced position
Voted no on Ordinance 25-531 adding rules on accessory structures, on second reading (passed with only Luster voting no, October 2025).
Council voteChurch Hill Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes (unapproved), Oct. 21, 2025 · Oct 21, 2025LinkHow the council voted
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City administrator
In their words
Said he supports creating a city manager role to take some of the mayor's powers and responsibilities.
Oct 19, 2026 ·as reported by the Kingsport Times News; not a direct quote ·Kingsport Times News · Oct 19, 2026
On the record
Voted for the ordinance to create a city administrator position, which failed with three of seven board members in favor (August 2026).
Aug 18, 2026 ·Kingsport Times News · Aug 18, 2026
Employee pay
In their words
Says working conditions for city employees need to improve.
Oct 15, 2026 ·Kingsport Times News · Oct 15, 2026
On the record
Voted for raising the full-time pay of CDL drivers hired from part-time to $16.00 an hour (passed by unanimous roll call, October 2025).
Oct 21, 2025 ·Church Hill Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes (unapproved), Oct. 21, 2025 · Oct 21, 2025
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