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Contest for Arlington Mayor
Municipality
Arlington
general - Partisan - Arlington Mayor
About this office
Term length: 4 years.
This role calls for
- Executive leadership of a suburban Shelby County municipality with several thousand to several tens of thousands of residents and a small to mid-sized municipal budget.
- Ability to prepare and defend an annual budget before a small board of aldermen or commissioners.
- Intergovernmental capacity: coordination with Shelby County, neighboring municipalities, the State of Tennessee, and (for cities with their own school district) the suburban district's school board.
- Working familiarity with Tennessee municipal law, the city/town charter, open-meetings, and procurement rules.
- Public-facing communication for an engaged suburban constituency that often follows local government closely.
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
Mike Wissman
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Mike Wissman's experience in civic roles, including serving on the Shelby County School Board and as Mayor of Arlington since 2011, makes him a suitable candidate for the position of Arlington Mayor. His key role in the creation of Municipal School Districts in Shelby County demonstrates his commitment to education. Additionally, his career as a Fire Driver/EMT and his involvement in various community organizations show his dedication to public service. His tenure as Mayor has also overlapped with his service on the school board, indicating his ability to manage multiple responsibilities.