Contributed photo / Samantha Reid-Hawkins is running for Chattanooga City Council. She will challenge incumbent Isiah Hester for the district 5 seat.Samantha Reid-Hawkins has announced she will run for election to the Chattanooga City Council in the March 12, 2025, municipal races.
A Hamilton County Schools employee, she said her campaign will focus on improving safety and communication between the city government and district residents.
She will challenge Isiah Hester, of Washington Hills, who is seeking reelection. Hester has represented his district – including Washington Hills, Woodmore, Eastgate and Bonny Oaks – since 2021.
“District 5 deserves a council member who is not only present but passionate about making a difference,” Reid-Hawkins said in a statement. “I am here to work tirelessly to enhance our quality of life and to ensure that our community’s needs are met with the urgency they deserve.”