John R Holmes Sr
Running for City Council at-large
Executive summary
John R. Holmes Sr. is the incumbent Belton City Council member for Place 1 and the current Mayor Pro Tem. He has filed for re-election in the general election scheduled for May 2, 2026. With a professional background as a financial advisor for over 30 years, Holmes brings extensive financial and civic experience to the council. His public service record is substantial, including nine years on the City Council and previous roles as chairman of the Belton Planning & Zoning Commission and the Belton Ethics Commission, as well as a former trustee for the Belton ISD school board. While no specific, candidate-authored platform was located, his priorities are likely aligned with the Belton City Council’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, which guides policy and budgeting. As of the research date, no official endorsements or significant controversies have been reported.
Public service timeline
Sources: Executive summary; add exact council term start years from Belton city secretary.
- Prior boards — Chair, Belton Planning & Zoning Commission; Chair, Belton Ethics Commission (per summary).
- Prior elected — Belton ISD school board trustee (former; per summary).
- ~nine years — Belton City Council, Place 1 (incumbent; per summary).
- Ongoing — Mayor Pro Tem, City of Belton (per summary).
- May 2, 2026 — Filed for council re-election (per summary).