Covington Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
John
Edwards
John Edwards is running for mayor of Covington in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Chad Smith.
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The race · Mayor
- 01John EdwardsYou’re reading
- 02Chad Smith
Background
- About
- John Edwards is a District 1 alderman on the Covington Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The county's officials list shows his alderman seat next on the ballot in 2028.
- On the ballot as
- Independent Candidate
John Edwards holds a District 1 alderman seat that is next on the ballot in 2028. Tipton County
On the record: John Edwards
7 sourced01City budget2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 1802, the 2026-27 city budget, on third and final reading (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteCovington Board of Mayor and Aldermen agenda packet with minutes of June 23, 2026 (July 14, 2026 agenda) · Jun 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on Ordinance 1749, the 2022-23 city budget, on third and final reading (passed 4-1, June 2022).
Council voteCovington Board of Mayor and Aldermen agenda packet with minutes of June 28, 2022 (July 12, 2022 agenda; scanned) · Jun 28, 2022Link
02Property tax1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 1801, the tax rate ordinance, on third and final reading (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteCovington Board of Mayor and Aldermen agenda packet with minutes of June 23, 2026 (July 14, 2026 agenda) · Jun 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Zoning and growth1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 1797 rezoning land south of Burnett Lane from low density to moderate density residential (passed 6-0, February 2026).
Council voteCovington Board of Mayor and Aldermen agenda packet with minutes of February 24, 2026 (March 10, 2026 agenda) · Feb 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Cemetery sale1 sourced position
In a Public Works Committee meeting, moved to take the proposed sale of the Munford and Townsend cemeteries to Broylman Memorial under advisement until the next mayor was in office; the motion failed with no second (August 2026).
Own statementCovington Board of Mayor and Aldermen agenda packet with Public Works Committee minutes of August 4, 2026 (August 11, 2026 agenda) · Aug 4, 2026Link
05Street naming1 sourced position
Moved to privately fund a commemorative plaque honoring Isaac Hayes on Spring Street, with no other renaming until a policy is put in place; the amended motion passed (May 2026).
Own statementCovington Board of Mayor and Aldermen agenda packet with minutes of May 12, 2026 (May 26, 2026 agenda) · May 12, 2026Link
06Home repair aid1 sourced position
Said he wants the city to act as the middle person to help secure USDA Section 504 home repair funds for qualified citizens (April 2026).
Own statementCovington Board of Mayor and Aldermen agenda packet with Finance and Administration Committee minutes of April 21, 2026 (April 28, 2026 agenda) · Apr 21, 2026Link
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