Surgoinsville · On the record

How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Budget and taxes

Jun 30, 2026

The 2026-27 general fund budget of $1,689,486

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, June 2026

  • YesJohn P. SandidgeVoted yes on the 2026-27 general fund budget of $1,689,486 (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesKaley MierekVoted yes on the 2026-27 general fund budget of $1,689,486 (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesRandall CollierVoted yes on the 2026-27 general fund budget of $1,689,486 (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesTim HossVoted yes on the 2026-27 general fund budget of $1,689,486 (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesWarren BishopVoted yes on the 2026-27 general fund budget of $1,689,486 (passed 6-0, June 2026).

Kingsport Times News · Jun 30, 2026Link

Housing

Jan 12, 2026

The first reading of an ordinance setting a minimum livable floor area for dwellings

Result as recorded: unanimous, Jan. 2026

  • YesKaley MierekVoted yes on the first reading of an ordinance setting a minimum livable floor area for dwellings (unanimous, Jan. 2026).
  • YesWarren BishopVoted yes on the first reading of an ordinance setting a minimum livable floor area for dwellings (unanimous, Jan. 2026).

Town of Surgoinsville · Jan 12, 2026Link

Feb 17, 2026

The final reading of an ordinance setting a minimum livable floor area for dwellings

Result as recorded: unanimous, Feb. 2026

  • YesJohn P. SandidgeVoted yes on the final reading of an ordinance setting a minimum livable floor area for dwellings (unanimous, Feb. 2026).
  • YesWarren BishopVoted yes on the final reading of an ordinance setting a minimum livable floor area for dwellings (unanimous, Feb. 2026).

Town of Surgoinsville · Feb 17, 2026Link

Sewer

Jun 30, 2026

An emergency sewer line fix for the Johnson Estates subdivision

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, June 2026

  • YesJohn P. SandidgeVoted yes on an emergency sewer line fix for the Johnson Estates subdivision (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesKaley MierekVoted yes on an emergency sewer line fix for the Johnson Estates subdivision (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesRandall CollierVoted yes on an emergency sewer line fix for the Johnson Estates subdivision (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesTim HossVoted yes on an emergency sewer line fix for the Johnson Estates subdivision (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesWarren BishopVoted yes on an emergency sewer line fix for the Johnson Estates subdivision (passed 6-0, June 2026).

Kingsport Times News · Jun 30, 2026Link

Zoning

Mar 9, 2026

The first reading of an ordinance to define and regulate artificial intelligence facilities

Result as recorded: unanimous, March 2026

  • YesKaley MierekVoted yes on the first reading of an ordinance to define and regulate artificial intelligence facilities (unanimous, March 2026).
  • YesRandall CollierVoted yes on the first reading of an ordinance to define and regulate artificial intelligence facilities (unanimous, March 2026).

Town of Surgoinsville · Mar 9, 2026Link

Apr 13, 2026

The final reading of an ordinance to define and regulate artificial intelligence facilities

Result as recorded: unanimous, April 2026

  • YesTim HossVoted yes on the final reading of an ordinance to define and regulate artificial intelligence facilities (unanimous, April 2026).
  • YesWarren BishopVoted yes on the final reading of an ordinance to define and regulate artificial intelligence facilities (unanimous, April 2026).

Town of Surgoinsville · Apr 13, 2026Link

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