Signal Mountain Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
Clay
Crumbliss
Clay Crumbliss, the incumbent, is running for Signal Mountain Town Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 10 candidates are running for 4 seats.
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The race · Town Council
- 01P. Andrew Coyle
- 02Clay CrumblissYou’re reading
- 03John Foreman
- 04Chris Gailmard
- 05Scott Gossett
- 06J. Miles JorgensenIncumbent
- 07Laura Malone
- 08Rufus Marye
- 09Austin Scofield
- 10Jami Wolbers
Background
- About
- Signal Mountain Vice Mayor, on the Town Council since November 2022, who works in Advancement at Baylor School. He previously worked in finance, including investment banking and equity research.
The terms of Elizabeth Baker, Clay Crumbliss, J. Miles Jorgensen and Charles Poss (interim, appointed) end in November 2026. Hamilton County Election Commission
The official sample ballot lists ten candidates for four seats: P. Andrew Coyle, Clay Crumbliss, John Foreman, Chris Gailmard, Scott Gossett, J. Miles Jorgensen, Laura Malone, Rufus Marye, Austin Scofield and Jami Wolbers. Hamilton County Election Commission
On the record: Clay Crumbliss
10 sourced01Growth and density2 sourced positions
Moved to approve Ordinance 2026-15, the zoning amendment replacing Sections 603.02.02 and 614.03.02, which passed first reading with all four members present in favor (Apr. 2026).
Council voteSignal Mountain Town Council minutes, Apr. 13, 2026 · Apr 13, 2026Link
Summarizes his priorities in his re-election announcement.
spend wisely, grow carefully, and govern honestly.”
Own statementThe Chattanoogan · Aug 17, 2026Link
02Plan Hamilton2 sourced positions
Moved to approve the resolution opposing the density provisions of Plan Hamilton and calling for area-specific land use policies for Walden Plateau (passed with all four members present in favor, Sept. 2025).
Council voteSignal Mountain Town Council minutes, Sept. 5, 2025 (special called) · Sep 5, 2025Link
as reported by The Tennessee Conservative from the Signal Mountain Conservative Club forum; not a direct quote
Noted the council approved a resolution opposing the current Plan Hamilton and said town officials should keep pressing county leaders for different standards for mountaintop areas.
Forum answerThe Tennessee Conservative · Sep 15, 2026Link
03Sidewalks2 sourced positions
Moved to approve the resolution to withdraw from the TDOT sidewalk agreement and moved an amendment on Town-funded repair of existing sidewalks (July 2026).
Council voteSignal Mountain Town Council minutes, July 8, 2026 (special called) · Jul 8, 2026Link
Voted yes on the amended resolution to withdraw from the TDOT sidewalk agreement (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteSignal Mountain Town Council minutes, July 8, 2026 (special called) · Jul 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Nonprofit donations1 sourced position
Voted yes on a resolution authorizing a donation to Signal Mountain Social Services (passed 3-2, Nov. 2025).
Council voteSignal Mountain Town Council minutes, Nov. 10, 2025 · Nov 10, 2025LinkHow the council voted
05Budget and taxes2 sourced positions
Moved to amend and approve the FY 2026-2027 budget ordinance on first reading, adding ball field capital improvements and grant revenue (passed with all present in favor, June 2026).
Council voteSignal Mountain Town Council minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026Link
his campaign, as quoted by The Chattanoogan
His campaign says he has held the line on property taxes while raising town employee pay.
holding the line on property taxes while meaningfully increasing compensation for town employees”
Own statementThe Chattanoogan · Aug 17, 2026Link
06Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Signal Mountain Town Council in 2022, receiving 2,734 votes, the most of three candidates.
Council voteHamilton County Election Commission · Nov 18, 2022Link
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Clay Crumbliss: their words and their votes on the same issue
Growth and density
In their words
Summarizes his priorities in his re-election announcement.
Aug 17, 2026 ·The Chattanoogan · Aug 17, 2026
On the record
Moved to approve Ordinance 2026-15, the zoning amendment replacing Sections 603.02.02 and 614.03.02, which passed first reading with all four members present in favor (Apr. 2026).
Apr 13, 2026 ·Signal Mountain Town Council minutes, Apr. 13, 2026 · Apr 13, 2026
Plan Hamilton
In their words
Noted the council approved a resolution opposing the current Plan Hamilton and said town officials should keep pressing county leaders for different standards for mountaintop areas.
Sep 15, 2026 ·as reported by The Tennessee Conservative from the Signal Mountain Conservative Club forum; not a direct quote ·The Tennessee Conservative · Sep 15, 2026
On the record
Moved to approve the resolution opposing the density provisions of Plan Hamilton and calling for area-specific land use policies for Walden Plateau (passed with all four members present in favor, Sept. 2025).
Sep 5, 2025 ·Signal Mountain Town Council minutes, Sept. 5, 2025 (special called) · Sep 5, 2025
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