Jellico Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Sara
Barton
Sara Barton is running for mayor of Jellico in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Bobby D. Fuson and Brian Pitts.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Sara BartonYou’re reading
- 02Bobby D. Fuson
- 03Brian Pitts
Background
- About
- Jellico vice mayor, local schoolteacher and small business owner.
On the record: Sara Barton
8 sourced01Open government1 sourced position
as quoted by the LaFollette Press
Said residents deserve to know what city government is doing and why decisions are made (September 2026).
I believe our residents deserve transparency.”
Own statementLaFollette Press · Sep 30, 2026Link
02Town budget2 sourced positions
as quoted by the LaFollette Press
Said the town must be a good steward of public money and plan for the years ahead (September 2026).
Every dollar matters, especially in a small community.”
Own statementLaFollette Press · Sep 30, 2026Link
Voted yes on the 2026-27 town budget, which draws $399,410 from the fund balance (passed unanimously, August 2026).
Council voteLaFollette Press · Aug 20, 2026Link
03Town property sales3 sourced positions
Voted yes on selling the building Primeblock previously used to Traxion Materials for $625,000 (passed unanimously, September 2025).
Council voteLaFollette Press · Oct 1, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on an ordinance, on first reading, to sell 1070 Creekmore Housley Drive to Traxion Materials' president for $625,000 (passed 5-1, October 2025).
Council voteLaFollette Press · Oct 22, 2025Link
Voted yes on a surplus property policy for selling town property (passed unanimously, January 2026).
Council voteLaFollette Press · Jan 27, 2026Link
04Garbage service2 sourced positions
Voted yes on a contract for Jellico Utilities to handle the town's solid-waste billing (passed unanimously, February 2026).
Council voteLaFollette Press · Feb 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on amending the town's solid waste contract with Waste Connections (passed unanimously, February 2026).
Council voteLaFollette Press · Feb 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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Town budget
In their words
Said the town must be a good steward of public money and plan for the years ahead (September 2026).
Sep 30, 2026 ·as quoted by the LaFollette Press ·LaFollette Press · Sep 30, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on the 2026-27 town budget, which draws $399,410 from the fund balance (passed unanimously, August 2026).
Aug 20, 2026 ·LaFollette Press · Aug 20, 2026
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