Fairview Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Lisa
Anderson
Lisa Anderson, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Fairview in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Chris McDonald and Rick Shepherd.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Lisa AndersonYou’re reading
- 02Chris McDonald
- 03Rick Shepherd
Background
- About
- Lisa Anderson is the mayor of Fairview, Tennessee, with a term that expires in November 2026.
On the record: Lisa Anderson
7 sourced01Property tax and budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the fiscal 2027 budget and a 25-cent property tax increase to 84.08 cents per $100 (passed 4-1, June 18, 2026).
Council voteWilliamson HeraldLinkHow the council voted
02City manager2 sourced positions
Voted no on the resolution accepting City Manager Tom Daugherty's resignation (passed 3-2, March 27, 2026).
Council voteFairview Board of Commissioners minutes, March 27, 2026 · Mar 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Said at the March 27 special meeting that multiple disciplinary options had been available, including suspension.
Own statementFairview Board of Commissioners minutes, March 27, 2026 · Mar 27, 2026Link
03City borrowing1 sourced position
Voted yes on a resolution authorizing FEMA Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes of up to $2,750,000 (passed 5-0, April 16, 2026).
Council voteFairview Board of Commissioners minutes, April 16, 2026 · Apr 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Rezoning1 sourced position
Moved to defer Ordinance 2026-13, a light-industrial rezoning on County Line Road and Highway 96 North, until staff deems it ready; passed 5-0 (September 3, 2026).
Council voteFairview Board of Commissioners minutes, September 3, 2026 · Sep 3, 2026Link
05Ethics oversight1 sourced position
Seconded the motion to censure Commissioner Don Bufalini; the motion failed 2-2-1 (September 17, 2026).
Council voteFairview Board of Commissioners minutes, September 17, 2026 · Sep 17, 2026Link
06Roads1 sourced position
Said roads are a focus, citing resurfacing, straightening Northwest Highway and traffic on Highway 100.
Roads are a huge focus for us”
Own statementBusiness View MagazineLink
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Manager discipline
In their words
Said at the March 27 special meeting that multiple disciplinary options had been available, including suspension.
Mar 27, 2026 ·Fairview Board of Commissioners minutes, March 27, 2026 · Mar 27, 2026
On the record
Voted no on the resolution accepting City Manager Tom Daugherty's resignation (passed 3-2, March 27, 2026).
Mar 27, 2026 ·Fairview Board of Commissioners minutes, March 27, 2026 · Mar 27, 2026
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