F. Neal Osborne
Candidate for City Council · Bristol City · Independent
On the ballot for Virginia's November 3, 2026 election.
About F. Neal Osborne
First elected to the Bristol City Council in 2018 and reelected in 2022, Neal Osborne is seeking a third term. He currently serves as vice mayor (2026-) after having previously served as vice mayor before, and serving two terms as mayor (2019-2020, 2023-2024). He was previously the youngest mayor in the city's history. Neal serves as a development coordinator for United Way of Southwest Virginia, working to provide for the education, health, and financial stability of all residents of Southwest Virginia. He has a background in education and sales. Among the boards he serves on, Neal is the chairman of the District Three Governmental Cooperative, and serves as a member of the Virginia Highlands Community College Board. Neal attended John S. Battle High School and Virginia Highlands Community College. He has one teenage daughter. In his spare time, he enjoys playing the guitar.