Government – City of Bristol – Bristol Tennessee

Government

Sullivan County, Tennessee

The Bristol City Council is the city’s governing body. The Council is made up of five members, three of whom are chosen by the city’s eligible voters from three council districts and two of whom are voted to at-large seats by the city’s eligible voters. Members of the City Council are chosen for a four-year staggered term on a nonpartisan basis.

The City Council chooses one of its members to serve as mayor for a year and one of its members to serve as Vice-Mayor for a year each year in July. The Mayor is the ceremonial head of the city and preside over all City Council meetings, but he has no executive or administrative powers or tasks. In the event that the Mayor is unable to serve, the Vice-Mayor takes over. The council, as the city’s legislative body, is in charge of approving the appropriation of funds and the collection of taxes, as well as the approval of bonds and notes and the enactment of legislation (ordinances).

Community development in Bristol Virginia with renewed housing.Community development in Bristol Virginia with renewed housing.

Bristol, Virginia Secures $500,000 Grant for Neighborhood Revitalization

February 1, 2025

News Summary Bristol, Virginia is set to revitalize the Virginia Hills Historic Neighborhood with a $500,000 Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant from HUD. The Bristol Redevelopment and Housing Authority aims to...

Bristol Virginia City Council Censures Councilmember for Misconduct

January 31, 2025

News Summary The Bristol, Virginia City Council has taken a stand against misconduct by officially censoring Councilmember Michael Pollard for ethical violations. During a recent meeting, the council addressed his...

Bristol Board of Education Opposes School Voucher Program

January 25, 2025

News Summary The Bristol Tennessee Board of Education recently voted 3-2 to send a letter opposing Governor Bill Lee’s school voucher program. During heated discussions, board members expressed concerns about...

Bristol, Virginia Faces Cold Weather Challenges and Campus Fire

January 23, 2025

News Summary Bristol, Virginia, is grappling with freezing temperatures affecting school bus operations and a significant fire at the Virginia Intermont College campus. School leaders ensure student safety as transportation...

Devastation Strikes as Hurricane Helene Leaves a Mark on Southeastern States

January 22, 2025

News Summary Hurricane Helene has caused catastrophic damage across Southeastern states, particularly impacting Bristol, Virginia. The hurricane, with wind speeds reaching 140 mph, resulted in over 50 deaths and left...

Recent Violent Incidents Across the U.S.

January 21, 2025

News Summary A series of tragic incidents have shocked communities across the U.S. from a fentanyl overdose homicide in Virginia to double homicides in Maryland. Other alarming events include a...

Elizabethton Board of Education Opposes Voucher Program Expansion

January 19, 2025

News Summary The Elizabethton Board of Education has unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the expansion of Tennessee’s school voucher program, citing concerns over funding public schools effectively. The proposed legislation...

Elizabethton City School Board Opposes Education Freedom Act

January 18, 2025

News Summary The Elizabethton City School Board has unanimously opposed Governor Bill Lee’s Education Freedom Act, reiterating concerns about diverting public education funds to private schools. This stance marks the...

Bristol, Virginia Welcomes New Police Chief Douglas Ashbrook II

January 18, 2025

News Summary Bristol, Virginia, is set to welcome a new police chief, Douglas Byron Ashbrook II, following Chief John Austin’s retirement at the end of 2024. Ashbrook, a local with...

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