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Contest for Arlington Alderman Position 2
Municipality
Arlington
general - Partisan - Arlington Alderman Position 2
About this office
Term length: 4 years.
This role calls for
- Policy judgment on town-scale matters — budget, ordinances, zoning, parks, and code enforcement — within the city/town charter and Tennessee municipal law.
- Budget literacy: the board approves the annual municipal budget and sets the property-tax rate.
- Legislative process: drafting, amending, and voting on ordinances and resolutions in a small body that meets often.
- Constituent relations in a small town — retail, relationship-based politics with high accessibility expectations.
- Coordination with the town mayor, who runs day-to-day operations, while keeping legislative independence.
Derived from the office's statutory duties and operational reality. Candidate summaries below map each candidate's documented experience to these requirements.
The Arlington BMA (Board of Mayor and Aldermen) meets at Town Hall, 5854 Airline Road, at 6:30 PM on the first Monday of each month
Campaigns
Jordan D Hinders
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Jordan D Hinders, a University of Mississippi student studying international relations political science, is a suitable candidate for the Arlington Alderman Position 2. His education, focusing on conflict and economic development, aligns with the responsibilities of the role. His six years of service in the United States Army and current employment as a Shelby County Sheriff's deputy demonstrate his commitment to public service. His candidacy is further supported by his local upbringing, having attended Arlington High School.
Dwight Barker
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Dwight Barker is a highly experienced business professional with a strong background in various industries, including food service, healthcare, logistics, property development, and finance. He has successfully run a consulting firm and marketing company, aiding businesses in growth and expansion both domestically and internationally. His previous roles include VP of Operations for Checkers-Drive In and COO for a Checkers franchisee in Memphis. He also has experience in community leadership as a member of the Southaven Leadership Foundation and the Planning Commission, and as Chairman of the Industrial Development Board in Arlington, Tennessee. His extensive business acumen, leadership experience, and active community involvement make him a suitable candidate for the Arlington Alderman Position 2.