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Kingsport BMA & BOE Election

Kingsport BMA & BOE Election


Mayor Dennis Phillips is running unopposed. Just because his name is listed on the ballot does not mean you have to vote for him. You can send a message by not voting for Dennis Phillips or doing a write-in.

When voting, single shot is a powerful vote (although you can vote for 3 Alderman, you can choose to vote for one or two only). For example, if a person really wanted a particular candidate to get elected why would they then vote for 2 of his competitors?

But, the top 3 vote getters are going to be elected. I think that the voters have a dilemma. Their choice is between Tax, Borrow, and Spend candidates who are all the same and Pat Shull. So even if Pat Shull is re-elected the balance of power on the BMA would remain the same 5-2.  Alderman Marsh, who is not up for re-election usually votes the same as Alderman Shull.


Voting Dates/Places
  • Election Commission Office Early Voting – April 29, 2009 – May 14, 2009
  • Satellite Voting at Civic Auditorium Early Voting – May 8, 2009 – May 14, 2009 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. M-F and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Sat.
  • Bristol City/Kingsport City/Bluff City Elections – May 19, 2009

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