Fairview Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Rick
Shepherd
Rick Shepherd is running for mayor of Fairview in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Lisa Anderson and Chris McDonald.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Lisa AndersonIncumbent
- 02Chris McDonald
- 03Rick ShepherdYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Rick Shepherd is a retired U.S. Army and Tennessee Army National Guard Command Sergeant Major. He has also worked as a deputy sheriff in McMinn County, Tennessee, and as a welder.
- Campaign website
- www.rickshepherdformayor.com
On the record: Rick Shepherd
3 sourced01Property tax and budget1 sourced position
Says city government should first make the best use of money it receives before asking families to pay more.
Before asking Fairview families to pay more, I believe city government should first make sure it is making the best possible use of every dollar it already receives.”
Own statementRick Shepherd for Fairview Mayor (campaign site)Link
02City borrowing1 sourced position
Campaign message includes paying down debt.
stop unnecessary spending, pay down debt, and bring professionalism to Fairview.”
Own statementRick Shepherd for Fairview Mayor (campaign site)Link
03Economic development1 sourced position
Campaign priority is growing industry and tourism so sales tax revenue carries more of the load.
More business. More tourism. More sales tax dollars doing the work”
Own statementRick Shepherd for Fairview Mayor (campaign site)Link
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