Abbeville City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Matthew
Gambrell
Councilmember, District 8, and Mayor Pro Tem; term listed as 2024-2028City of Abbeville
Matthew Gambrell (Councilmember, District 8, and Mayor Pro Tem) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Abbeville City Council after the election.
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Background
- About
- Abbeville City Council member elected mayor pro tem by the council in August 2026.
On the record: Matthew Gambrell
5 sourced01Ethics rules2 sourced positions
Voted yes on first reading of an ordinance setting ethical limits on texting and electronic communication by council members (passed 8-1, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Abbeville · Jan 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on second reading of an ordinance adding recusal requirements for elected officials to the city ethics code (passed unanimously, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Abbeville · May 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Alcohol at festivals1 sourced position
Voted no on allowing a limited number of alcohol vendors at city festivals (failed 6-2, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Abbeville · Jun 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Municipal judge1 sourced position
Voted no on appointing Carolyn Brownlee as municipal judge effective May 1, 2026 (passed 5-2, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Abbeville · Apr 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Police cameras1 sourced position
as reported by the Index-Journal; not a direct quote
Suggested the city could restrict how many police department staff have access to the Flock cameras.
Own statementIndex-JournalLink
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