Collegedale City Commission · Nov 3, 2026
Tonya
Sadler
Tonya Sadler, the incumbent, is running for Collegedale City Commission in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Commission
- 01Bryan Barrett
- 02Jessica Fields
- 03Volker Henning
- 04Tonya SadlerYou’re reading
- 05Christopher Twombley
Background
- About
- Collegedale Vice Mayor who began in public safety at the Hamilton County 911 Center in 2007. She was elected commissioner in 2022.
The terms of Morty Lloyd and Tonya Sadler end in November 2026. Hamilton County Election Commission
The official sample ballot lists five candidates for the two seats: Bryan Barrett, Jessica Fields, Volker Henning, Tonya Sadler and Christopher Twombley. Hamilton County Election Commission
On the record: Tonya Sadler
9 sourced01Surveillance cameras2 sourced positions
Voted yes to withdraw the contract with Flock Safety and remove the Flock cameras (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCollegedale Commission minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Abstained on approving Preventia Security to provide cameras for City Hall, parks, the library and other city buildings, at $64,979.63 (passed 4-0 with one abstention, July 2026).
Council voteCollegedale Commission minutes, July 6, 2026 · Jul 6, 2026Link
02Public comment1 sourced position
Voted no on Resolution #565 adopting guidelines for public comments (passed 3-2, April 2026).
Council voteCollegedale Commission minutes, April 6, 2026 · Apr 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Rezoning1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance #1173 rezoning a portion of one property from shopping center commercial (C-2) to residential zero lot line townhouse (R-1-T) (second reading, passed 5-0, March 2026).
Council voteCollegedale Commission minutes, March 2, 2026 · Mar 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on second reading of Ordinance #1177 adopting the FY2026-2027 budget (passed 4-0 with the mayor absent, June 2026).
Council voteCollegedale Commission minutes, June 1, 2026 · Jun 1, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Industrial Development Board1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution #570 accepting an application to form the Industrial Development Board (passed 4-0 with one commissioner absent, May 2026).
Council voteCollegedale Commission minutes, May 18, 2026 · May 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Flag policy1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution #581 adopting a policy on the display of flags on city properties (passed 4-1, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCollegedale Commission minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Open government1 sourced position
Said local government works best when leaders are approachable, transparent and accountable (announcing her county commission run).
As vice mayor, I have learned that local government works best when leaders are approachable, transparent, and accountable to the people they serve.”
Own statementThe Chattanoogan · Aug 18, 2025Link
08Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Hamilton County Commission, District 10 in 2026 as a Republican candidate (lost).
Own statementHamilton County Election Commission · May 5, 2026Link
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