Jonesborough · On the record

How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Election timing

Jun 15, 2026

Approve the charter amendment moving town elections to August after this election

Result as recorded: passed unanimously, June 2026

  • YesTerry CountermineVoted to approve the charter amendment moving town elections to August after this election (passed unanimously, June 2026).
  • YesVirginia C CauseyVoted to approve the charter amendment moving town elections to August after this election (passed unanimously, June 2026).
  • YesZac JenkinsVoted to approve the charter amendment moving town elections to August after this election (passed unanimously, June 2026).
  • —Adam DicksonMade the motion to approve the charter amendment moving town elections to August after this election (passed unanimously, June 2026).

Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, June 15, 2026 · Jun 15, 2026Link

Property taxes

Jul 29, 2025

The FY2025-26 budget and property tax rate ordinance, which included a proposed tax increase

Result as recorded: passed 2-1, July 2025

  • YesTerry CountermineVoted yes on the FY2025-26 budget and property tax rate ordinance, which included a proposed tax increase (passed 2-1, July 2025).
  • NoVirginia C CauseyVoted no on the FY2025-26 budget and property tax rate ordinance, which included a proposed tax increase (passed 2-1, July 2025).
  • —Adam DicksonMade the motion for final approval of the FY2025-26 budget and property tax rate, which included a proposed tax increase (passed 2-1, July 2025).

Board of Mayor and Aldermen called meeting minutes, July 29, 2025 · Jul 29, 2025Link

Water rates

Jul 14, 2025

First reading of an ordinance raising water and sewer rates

Result as recorded: passed 2-1, July 2025

  • YesTerry CountermineVoted yes on first reading of an ordinance raising water and sewer rates (passed 2-1, July 2025).
  • NoVirginia C CauseyVoted no on first reading of an ordinance raising water and sewer rates (passed 2-1, July 2025).
  • —Adam DicksonMade the motion on first reading of an ordinance raising water and sewer rates (passed 2-1, July 2025).

Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, July 14, 2025 · Jul 14, 2025Link

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