Erwin Alderman · Nov 3, 2026
Angela Wilcox
Vaughn
Angela Wilcox Vaughn, the incumbent, is running for Erwin Alderman in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 7 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · Alderman
- 01Michael BakerIncumbent
- 02Ryan Blankenship
- 03Jeff Canon
- 04Cathy J. HuskinsIncumbent
- 05Eleana Pate
- 06Angela Wilcox VaughnYou’re reading
- 07Dustin Walden
Background
- About
- Manager of Intervention for the State of Tennessee and a former teacher and principal. She is seeking reelection to the board.
- On the ballot as
- Independent Candidate
Seven candidates are on the ballot for three alderman seats: Michael Baker, Ryan Blankenship, Jeff Canon, Cathy J. Huskins, Eleana Pate, Angela Wilcox Vaughn and Dustin Walden. Unicoi County Election Commission
On the record: Angela Wilcox Vaughn
5 sourced01Property taxes2 sourced positions
Voted no on first reading of the FY2026-27 budget with a 31-cent property tax increase (passed 4-2, May 2026).
Council voteJohnson City Press (Erwin Record) · May 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Said the board should have gone through the whole budget line by line before setting the increase, since it did not know whether 31 or 20 cents was needed.
We stopped at a point where we really don’t know if we need 31 cents or if we need 20 cents.”
Own statementJohnson City Press (Erwin Record) · May 27, 2026Link
02Fire and police vehicles1 sourced position
as reported by the Johnson City Press; not a direct quote
Recommended buying used police cars and a used fire truck rather than new ones.
Own statementJohnson City Press (Erwin Record) · May 27, 2026Link
03Economic development1 sourced position
Wants to work with the Economic Development Board to recruit new industries that pay workers a living wage.
I would like to see a balance of that growth in partnership with the Economic Development Board through recruiting new industries that pay workers a living wage.”
Own statementJohnson City Press (Erwin Record) · Oct 13, 2026Link
04Growth1 sourced position
Said she is committed to growth while maintaining small-town values.
It is the love for Erwin and commitment to growth while maintaining our small-town values that make me want to run for reelection.”
Own statementJohnson City Press (Erwin Record) · Oct 13, 2026Link
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