Athens City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Abby Burke
Carroll
Abby Burke Carroll is running for Athens City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 7 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Abby Burke CarrollYou’re reading
- 02Larry D. EatonIncumbent
- 03S. Thomas (Tom) Hamilton
- 04Perry L. McCowanIncumbent
- 05Lou Pascarella
- 06Robert Patrick
- 07H. Chris Trew
Background
- About
- Assistant public defender in the 10th Judicial District who served on the Athens City Schools board 2017-2025.
- On the ballot as
- Independent Candidate
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. City of Athens
- Campaign website
- www.abbyburkecarroll.com
On the record: Abby Burke Carroll
5 sourced01Downtown historic overlay1 sourced position
Her campaign site argues a downtown historic overlay district could stop renovations and proposes tax-rate freezes on renovated downtown buildings instead.
A historic overlay district won’t just slow such updates – it could stop them completely.”
Own statementAbby Burke Carroll campaign siteLink
02Downtown incentives1 sourced position
Proposes a property tax rate freeze for three years after substantial renovation of a downtown commercial building, with three more years if it follows historic design guidelines.
Own statementAbby Burke Carroll campaign siteLink
03Livestreaming meetings1 sourced position
Says she would provide livestreaming, if possible, and posted recordings, at minimum, of all council or committee meetings where a vote is taken and of any council work session.
Own statementAbby Burke Carroll campaign siteLink
04Infrastructure planning1 sourced position
Proposes a ten-year infrastructure plan that identifies areas of immediate need, wants and future needs.
Own statementAbby Burke Carroll campaign siteLink
05Public comment1 sourced position
Says restrictions on citizens' right to speak at meetings should comply strictly with T.C.A. 8-44-112.
Own statementAbby Burke Carroll campaign siteLink
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