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Alderman (City Council), City of Gallatin · District 5

Brenda Dotson

Candidate for Alderman (City Council), City of Gallatin, District 5

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Background

Small business owner and retired master barber who founded the nonprofit Friends of Clearview Park, Inc. and organized Gallatin's Juneteenth celebration for six years.

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Documented positions

Economy & jobs

Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports checking roads, schools and services before major development

    Campaign announcement: Brenda Dotson for Gallatin City Council, District 5

    News coverage · Gallatin News (Main Street Media of Tennessee) · Sep 17, 2026 · mainstreetmediatn.com

    “We must consider whether our roads, schools, public safety departments, utilities, parks and other essential services are prepared before approving major development.”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports explaining major city decisions in plain language

    Campaign announcement: Brenda Dotson for Gallatin City Council, District 5

    News coverage · Gallatin News (Main Street Media of Tennessee) · Sep 17, 2026 · mainstreetmediatn.com

    “She believes elected officials should explain major decisions in plain language, ask difficult questions before spending public money and remain accessible after Election Day.”
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Brenda Dotson for Alderman (City Council), City of Gallatin, District 5, Tennessee · The Gist