Michele Dial is a 35-year veteran educator, the sitting Vice Mayor of Lakeland, and a dedicated civic leader running for the Shelby County Board of Commissioners to represent District 3. Currently serving as the Assistant Principal at Bon Lin Elementary, Michele understands firsthand the day-to-day challenges facing families in Bartlett and Lakeland.

Throughout her tenure in municipal government, she has earned a reputation for protecting community quality of life, managing smart growth, and advocating fiercely for the suburbs. As Commissioner, Michele will bring the strict fiscal discipline of a school administrator to the county budget—ensuring tax dollars prioritize public safety, infrastructure parity, and the complete independence of local municipal school districts. Anchored by her core campaign pillars of Relationships, Responsibility, and Results, Michele has done her homework and is ready to act as a powerful voice for District 3 on Day One.