Shelbyville City Council Ward 4 · Nov 3, 2026
William Christie
Candidate for City Council Ward 4 (incumbent)
William Christie, the incumbent, is running for Shelbyville City Council Ward 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Brad Whitaker.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayWard 4 city councilman since 2014 and a retired new-car sales manager. He serves on the Joint Economic Advisory Committee.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Independent
Where William Christie stands: positions on the record
Growth and development1 sourced position
Voted no on the Remington Farms planned unit development, 480 homes on 158 acres on Union Street (passed 4-2, May 2026).
Council voteShelbyville City Council minutes, May 14, 2026 · May 14, 2026
Patterson Addition rezoning1 sourced position
Voted no on the motion to return the West Jackson Street Patterson Addition rezoning to the Planning Commission (passed 3-2, April 2026).
Council voteShelbyville City Council minutes, April 9, 2026 · Apr 9, 2026
Senior tax freeze1 sourced position
Seconded the motion asking staff to talk with the county about administrative costs of a senior property tax freeze (passed, May 2026).
Council voteShelbyville City Council minutes, May 14, 2026 · May 14, 2026
Employee pay raises1 sourced position
Voted yes on an amendment to raise city employee pay 5% instead of 4% (failed on a 3-3 tie broken by the mayor, June 2024).
Council voteShelbyville Now · Jun 25, 2024
Jobs and industry1 sourced position
Said he is devoting his efforts to improving the city by striving to add industry and more good paying jobs.
“I am devoting my efforts to improving the City by striving to add industry and more good paying jobs to our community.”
Own statementCity of Shelbyville
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