Church Hill Alderman · Nov 3, 2026
Michael
Bell
Michael Bell, the incumbent, is running for Church Hill Alderman in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Keith Gibson and Kathryn Boggs Metcalf.
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The race · Alderman
- 01Michael BellYou’re reading
- 02Keith Gibson
- 03Kathryn Boggs Metcalf
Background
- About
- Church Hill alderman who has worked on the business side of manufacturing for 35 years.
Michael Bell has held the two-year seat on an interim basis since January 2026. Rogersville Review · Aug 24, 2026
On the record: Michael Bell
6 sourced01City administrator2 sourced positions
Says whether to hire a city manager should be decided by Church Hill citizens, not the board.
I feel this decision should be left to the citizens of Church Hill rather than seven people on the BMA.”
Own statementKingsport Times News · Oct 15, 2026Link
Voted against the ordinance to create a city administrator position as presented, saying the issue should be decided by public referendum (failed, three of seven in favor, August 2026).
Council voteKingsport Times News · Aug 18, 2026Link
02Employee pay1 sourced position
Wants to look for better insurance coverage for city employees.
I'd also like to see if we can find better insurance coverage for our employees.”
Own statementKingsport Times News · Oct 15, 2026Link
03Parks and recreation1 sourced position
Wants the parks and recreation department to grow.
I would like to see our parks and rec department grow for our children.”
Own statementKingsport Times News · Oct 15, 2026Link
04Budget and reserves1 sourced position
Abstained on the first reading of the amendment to the 2025-26 budget (July 2026).
Council voteKingsport Times News · Jul 21, 2026Link
05Joint recreation league1 sourced position
As vice mayor, moved to give a year's notice to leave the joint recreation agreement with Mount Carmel and Surgoinsville (passed 5-1, January 2022).
Council voteKingsport Times News · Feb 2, 2022Link
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