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Contest for Arlington Alderman Position 3
Municipality
Arlington
general - Partisan - Arlington Alderman Position 3
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
Jeff McKee
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Jeff McKee is a highly suitable candidate for the Arlington Alderman Position 3, currently serving his third term until 2024. He has a strong civic background, having served on various committees and contributed to community projects. He has a vision for a prosperous and philanthropic Arlington, with a world-class education system and a caring community. McKee has been a territory manager for Boston Scientific Neuromodulation since 2007, demonstrating his leadership and management skills. He is an active member of Bellevue Baptist Church and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Union University. His commitment to the community and experience in the role make him a strong candidate.