{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nBill Lusk is a Democratic candidate for Sequatchie County Commission District 8 on the August 6, 2026 ballot, which he says covers primarily the north end of Signal Mountain to the Hamilton County line.[1] His priorities include expanding recycling programs, concerns about the Erlanger-Sequatchie emergency department, establishing animal-shelter services, increasing county funding for volunteer fire departments, and responsible development planning and infrastructure ahead of growth.[1]\n\n## Background and education\nLusk lived on Signal Mountain from 1968 and, six years ago, he and his wife moved to the Sequatchie County side of the mountain, building on acreage they purchased.[1]\n\n## Career\nHe is retired after more than 35 years in transportation and logistics.[1]\n\n## Office history\nLusk served 12 years on the Signal Mountain Town Council and six years as mayor of Signal Mountain.[1]\n\n## Family\nHe is married; he and his wife are Master Gardeners who have made their property \"a refuge for nature - for wildlife and pollinators.\"[1]\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Candidate Interviews: Bill Lusk \u2014 Sequatchie Post](https://www.facebook.com/61559850526176/posts/candidate-interviews-bill-luskbill-lusk-d-is-running-in-a-hotly-contested-race-f/122209385600328350/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_8","county":"Sequatchie","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"TN","title":"County Commissioner District 8"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"BILL","fullname":"BILL LUSK","lastname":"LUSK","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_8","contest_title":"County Commissioner District 8","county":"Sequatchie","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"county_commission_district_8","office_title":null,"party":"D","pgr":"general","state":"TN"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"county_commission_district_8","contest_title":"County Commissioner District 8","county":"Sequatchie","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"county_commission_district_8","office_title":null,"party":"D","pgr":"general","state":"TN"},"party":"D","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_commission_district_8","office_title":"County Commissioner District 8","state":"TN","terms":[]}],"summary":"Democratic candidate for Sequatchie County Commission District 8; retired logistics manager and former Signal Mountain mayor and town council member.","terms":[],"token":"lUyaHEWvNB"}