- Election day
- Tuesday, November 3
- Early voting
- Oct 14 – Oct 29
- Register by
- Monday, October 5
- Check your registration
- Look up your status
What I'll work on
Priorities for Collegedale
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IT Governance
City technology should have clear rules before it is put into use. That means modern cybersecurity standards, regular independent technology audits, documented access to sensitive systems, and clear limits on how city data can be shared. Technology contracts should also be reviewed regularly instead of automatically renewing year after year. Whether we are talking about cybersecurity, surveillance technology, AI, or the systems that keep the city running, residents should be able to know what safeguards are in place and who is accountable when something goes wrong.
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Smart Growth
Collegedale is growing, and simply saying yes or no to every new development isn’t a plan. We need to make sure our roads, stormwater systems, utilities, and public services can support that growth before projects are approved.
Development decisions should be based on real information about traffic and infrastructure capacity, and needed improvements should be identified up front—not left for residents and taxpayers to deal with later. We should also hold developments to the commitments made when they are approved.
Growth is going to happen. I want Collegedale to stay ahead of it, protect established neighborhoods, and make sure new development contributes to the community instead of simply adding pressure to what we already have.
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Transparent Government
Collegedale has made real progress in improving communication and transparency, and I want to help build on that work. The city has made meetings, agendas, documents, and other information more accessible, and those efforts deserve to be supported.
I want to continue making information about spending, contracts, development, and major projects easier for residents to find and understand. I also believe public input should happen early enough to actually help shape important decisions.
Transparency isn’t about assuming people at City Hall are doing something wrong. It’s about giving residents, staff, and commissioners access to clear information and helping Collegedale continue moving in the right direction.
About
Meet Chris
I was raised in Collegedale, and this community has always been home to me. I’ve watched Collegedale grow and change firsthand. In fact, I still remember the day Collegedale went from a four-way stop to its first traffic light. I’ve seen a lot of changes since then, and I care deeply about making sure we grow in a way that keeps Collegedale a great place to call home.
I’ve spent most of my career working in technology. I currently work with It Is Written and previously served as Director of Information Technology at Girls Preparatory School. Like most jobs, the titles only tell part of the story. A lot of what I do comes down to solving problems, working with people, managing projects, and finding practical ways to make things work better.
I’ve also had the opportunity to teach some technology courses at Chattanooga State Community College. Teaching has only been a small part of my career, but I’ve enjoyed having the opportunity to share some of what I’ve learned along the way. I continue to stay involved with Chattanooga State by serving on an advisory board and offering an industry perspective when I can.
Outside of work, public service has also been an important part of my life. I have served as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and volunteered with the Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department. Those experiences have given me an even greater respect for the men and women who serve our community every day, often without much recognition.
In 2020, I ran for Collegedale City Commissioner. That experience gave me an even better understanding of our community and reinforced my interest in local government and the decisions that affect us every day.
Today, I’m also a dad to four young kids, all under the age of five. Becoming a parent has given me a new perspective and an even stronger reason to care about Collegedale’s future. I want my kids to be able to grow up here, call Collegedale home, and experience some of the same joys and sense of community that I had growing up here. When I think about the decisions we make today, I think about what kind of Collegedale we are leaving for them and for the next generation of families.
I don’t claim to have all the answers. What I do bring is experience solving problems, a willingness to listen, and a desire to understand an issue before making a decision. I believe local government works best when its leaders are accessible, accountable, willing to ask questions, and focused on doing what is best for the community.
Collegedale is home to me. It’s where I grew up, where I’m raising my family, and where I hope my kids will one day have the same opportunity to build a life of their own. I want to do my part to make sure it remains a community we can all be proud to call home.
Election day
How to vote
Collegedale's commission race is on the same ballot as the state and federal general election on Tuesday, November 3.
- Register by October 5
Check your status on the state voter lookup — pick Hamilton County. Not registered, or moved recently? Register or update your address online.
- Vote early, Oct 14 – Oct 29
Early voting runs for sixteen days, and you can use any early voting site in the county. Locations and hours are posted on the election commission site.
- Or vote November 3 at your precinct
On election day you vote at your assigned precinct. Find yours on the county's election map.
- Bring photo ID
Tennessee requires a federal or state photo ID at the polls. See what counts.
Voting absentee? Requests are open now through Saturday, October 24 — apply through the county. Questions for the election commission: (423) 209-VOTE.
Get involved
Put a sign in your yard
Signs, doors, phones, or just a note about what you want fixed on your street — all of it helps.