Surgoinsville Alderman · Nov 3, 2026
Mark
Cook
Mark Cook is running for Surgoinsville Alderman in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · Alderman
- 01Cynthia Ann Bustin
- 02Mark CookYou’re reading
- 03Tim HossIncumbent
- 04Kaley MierekIncumbent
- 05John P. SandidgeIncumbent
- 06Hannah Sawyer
Background
- About
- Law enforcement officer for 32 years with municipalities in East Tennessee.
On the record: Mark Cook
4 sourced01Growth and business2 sourced positions
Wants to improve roads and recruit businesses, including a grocery store.
My top goals would be to work together with everyone to improve roads, recruit businesses, I believe our community would prosper from a grocery store”
Own statementKingsport Times News · Oct 15, 2026Link
Remarks at a candidate forum, as transcribed by the Rogersville Review
Said the town needs a grocery store, paved streets and grant funding.
we do need a grocery store. We need have some paved streets, and we need to work on grants and stuff like that”
Forum answerRogersville Review · Oct 1, 2026Link
02Communication with residents1 sourced position
Says more transparency from the town would help the public understand issues before the board.
I believe more transparency on behalf of the town would help the public better understand the issues before the board.”
Own statementKingsport Times News · Oct 15, 2026Link
03Roads1 sourced position
Lists better roads, public safety, trash pick-up, sewer improvement and snow removal as services residents want for their taxes.
Some examples would be better roads, public safety, trash pick-up, improvement on the sewer situation, snow removal and other services provided.”
Own statementKingsport Times News · Oct 15, 2026Link
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