Ridgetop Alderman · Nov 3, 2026
John
Senft
John Senft, the incumbent, is running for Ridgetop Alderman in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Ridgetop alderman appointed in June 2025 to fill a vacant seat; Planning and Zoning and Code Administration commissioner.
- On the ballot as
- Independent
John Senft is the only candidate on the ballot for the unexpired alderman term. Robertson County Election Commission
The board appointed John Senft to fill a vacant alderman seat in June 2025. Ridgetop Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, June 17, 2025 · Jun 17, 2025
On the record: John Senft
9 sourced01Sewer rates2 sourced positions
Voted yes on bringing forward an ordinance with a 15% sewer rate increase (passed 5-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteRidgetop Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, Aug. 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on first reading of Ordinance 2026-105 setting new sewer rates and fees (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteRidgetop Board of Mayor and Aldermen agenda packet, Oct. 20, 2026 (includes Sept. 15, 2026 minutes and Ordinance 2026-105) · Oct 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Sheriff's patrol agreement1 sourced position
Voted yes on the Robertson County Memorandum of Understanding 2027-2028 for $202,779.75 (passed 3-2, Aug. 2026).
Council voteRidgetop Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, Aug. 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03State retirement plan3 sourced positions
Voted no on deferring Resolution 26-08 on joining the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System until Feb. 16, 2027 (failed 2-3, Aug. 2026).
Council voteRidgetop Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, Aug. 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on deferring Resolutions 26-08, 26-09 and 26-10 on the state retirement system, a 401(k) plan and a 457(b) plan (passed 4-1, Aug. 2026).
Council voteRidgetop Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, Aug. 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 26-02 funding an actuarial study of joining the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (passed 4-0, Feb. 2026).
Council voteRidgetop Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, Feb. 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04City Hall addition1 sourced position
Voted yes on looking at a conceptual plan for an addition to City Hall, spending up to $2,000 (passed 3-2, Jan. 2026).
Council voteRidgetop Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, Jan. 20, 2026 · Jan 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Budget2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-103, the annual budget and tax rate for fiscal year 2026-2027 (passed 3-2, April 2026).
Council voteRidgetop Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, April 21, 2026 · Apr 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on second reading of Ordinance 2026-103, the annual budget and tax rate for fiscal year 2026-2027 (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteRidgetop Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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