Bryan D. Kimberlin
Candidate for City of Bristol School Board
Background
- Occupation
- Executive director, Southwest Virginia EMS Council
Executive director of the Southwest Virginia EMS Council and a paramedic who began in emergency medical services in 1996; served 10 years in the U.S. Air Force, its reserve and the Tennessee Air National Guard.
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Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes a local sales tax increase for schools now.
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“I am not in favor of raising taxes, and I would not support a referendum to increase”
Public safety
Supports making school safety the top facilities priority.
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“safety and security cannot become an afterthought. They must remain our first priority in every facilities and budget decision.”
Education
Supports expanding career and technical education partnerships.
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“Our school system can play an important role by strengthening Career and Technical Education programs and working with local employers”
Supports a long-term facilities plan ranked by safety and cost.
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“I would support a comprehensive, long-term facilities plan that prioritizes projects based on safety, urgency, educational impact, and long-term cost.”
Supports recruiting and retaining qualified teachers and staff.
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“I would prioritize classroom instruction, student safety, and the recruitment and retention of qualified teachers and staff.”
Health & human services
Proposes Project ADAM cardiac-emergency readiness in schools.
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“I want to work with each of our schools to become recognized through Project ADAM”
All sources (2)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Bristol (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Cardinal News 2026 Virginia Voter Guide candidate questionnaire: City of Bristol (ElectUp data feed)
Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
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