Surgoinsville Alderman · Nov 3, 2026
Tim
Hoss
Tim Hoss, the incumbent, is running for Surgoinsville Alderman in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 3 seats.
Not sure who to vote for? Answer a few questions and see which Surgoinsville candidates agree with you, and why.
No sign-in. Your answers stay on your device. We never endorse anyone. Report an error
The race · Alderman
- 01Cynthia Ann Bustin
- 02Mark Cook
- 03Tim HossYou’re reading
- 04Kaley MierekIncumbent
- 05John P. SandidgeIncumbent
- 06Hannah Sawyer
Background
- About
- Retired Eastman Chemical Company manager and military veteran serving on the Surgoinsville board.
Tim Hoss and John P. Sandidge, both seeking re-election, did not attend the candidate meet-and-greet covered by the Rogersville Review. Rogersville Review · Oct 1, 2026
On the record: Tim Hoss
7 sourced01Budget and taxes2 sourced positions
Voted yes on the 2026-27 general fund budget of $1,689,486 (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteKingsport Times News · Jun 30, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Wants a balanced budget within current revenue and to keep taxes at a minimum rate.
Manage cost and attracting new business growth to keep our taxes at a minimum rate.”
Own statementKingsport Times News · Oct 15, 2026Link
02Sewer2 sourced positions
Voted yes on an emergency sewer line fix for the Johnson Estates subdivision (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteKingsport Times News · Jun 30, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Wants sewer extended where commercial growth calls for it, such as on Highway 11W.
provide sewer in needed areas as commercial growth dictates, as on Hwy 11W, and provide paving on needed streets.”
Own statementKingsport Times News · Oct 15, 2026Link
03Zoning1 sourced position
Voted yes on the final reading of an ordinance to define and regulate artificial intelligence facilities (unanimous, April 2026).
Council voteTown of Surgoinsville · Apr 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Roads1 sourced position
Wants to keep seeking grants for the community, including for road paving.
To continue to seek for grants that could be used to benefit the community including paving roads.”
Own statementKingsport Times News · Oct 15, 2026Link
05Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Surgoinsville alderman in 2022 (won, unopposed).
Own statementTennessee Town & City (TML) · Nov 9, 2022Link
Every claim links to its source and was checked against it before publishing. How this guide works
Tim Hoss: their words and their votes on the same issue
Sewer
In their words
Wants sewer extended where commercial growth calls for it, such as on Highway 11W.
Oct 15, 2026 ·Kingsport Times News · Oct 15, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on an emergency sewer line fix for the Johnson Estates subdivision (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Jun 30, 2026 ·Kingsport Times News · Jun 30, 2026
Match quiz · 2 minutes · no sign-in
See which Surgoinsville candidates match you
Also on your Surgoinsville ballot
See something wrong? Report an error
Something wrong or missing? Tell us what and where, with a link to a source if you have one. Reports feed the next verification run.