The City of Kingsport’s government is based upon the Council-Manager form of government. This form of government was established in 1917 when the City was re-incorporated into what is now known as the modern city of Kingsport.
The City is governed by a seven member Board of Mayor and Aldermen, elected at-large and on a non-partisan basis for four-year staggered terms. The exception to this rule is that the Mayor is elected at-large for a two year term. Elections are held in May during odd numbered years. The new Board of Mayor and Alderman is seated on 1 July of each election year.
The current Board of Mayor and Aldermen is comprised of the following individuals: Mayor John Clark, Vice Mayor Mike McIntire, Alderman Darrell Duncan, Alderman Colette George, Alderman Michelle Mitchell, Alderman Tommy Olterman, and Alderman Tom Parham.
To contact the Board of Mayor & Aldermen please call 423-229-9412.
John Clark, Mayor
Term Expires June 30, 2019
JohnClark@kingsporttn.gov
Mike McIntire, Vice Mayor
Term expires June 30, 2019
MikeMcIntire@kingsporttn.gov
Jennifer Axsom Adler, Alderman
Term expires June 30, 2021
JenniferAdler@kingsporttn.gov
Joe Begley, Alderman
Term expires June 30, 2019
JoeBegley@kingsporttn.gov
Betsy Cooper, Alderman
Term expires June 30, 2021
BetsyCooper@kingsporttn.gov
Colette George, Alderman
Term expires June 30, 2021
ColetteGeorge@kingsporttn.gov
Tommy Olterman, Alderman
Term expires June 30, 2019
TommyOlterman@kingsporttn.gov