Trenton Alderman · Nov 3, 2026
Myra D.
Elam
Myra D. Elam, the incumbent, is running for Trenton Alderman in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 7 candidates are running for 6 seats.
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The race · Alderman
- 01Myra D. ElamYou’re reading
- 02Rickey GravesIncumbent
- 03Peyton HarperIncumbent
- 04Kim HoltIncumbent
- 05Tommy Litton
- 06Jeffrey Murriel
- 07Billie B. WadeIncumbent
Background
- About
- Member of the Trenton Board of Mayor and Aldermen, listed as an alderman on the city's website.
On the record: Myra D. Elam
8 sourced01Fiber network1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2025-R-3 authorizing up to $2,200,000 in debt for a Trenton Light and Water fiber network (passed 6-0, February 2025).
Council voteCity of Trenton · Feb 25, 2025LinkHow the council voted
02Equipment1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2025-R-6 approving an equipment lease-purchase agreement for a bucket truck (passed 6-0, July 2025).
Council voteCity of Trenton · Jul 8, 2025LinkHow the council voted
03Budget and property tax2 sourced positions
Voted yes on first reading of Ordinance 356, the 2025-2026 budget with a property tax rate of $1.28 per $100 of assessed value (passed 5-0, June 2025).
Council voteCity of Trenton · Jun 10, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on second reading of Ordinance 356, the 2025-2026 budget with a property tax rate of $1.28 per $100 of assessed value (passed 4-0, June 2025).
Council voteCity of Trenton · Jun 24, 2025LinkHow the council voted
04Downtown grants1 sourced position
Made the motion to approve Resolution 2026-R-8, a Downtown Improvement Grant for Lewis West End Tire; the motion carried on a roll call (August 2026).
Council voteCity of Trenton · Aug 11, 2026Link
05Traffic safety1 sourced position
Made the motion to lower the speed limit to 31 mph in the 1700 block of South College Street; the motion carried by voice vote (August 2026).
Council voteCity of Trenton · Aug 25, 2026Link
06Garbage fees1 sourced position
Made the motion to approve first reading of Ordinance 357 setting refuse collection fees; the motion carried by voice vote (January 2026).
Council voteCity of Trenton · Jan 13, 2026Link
07Past elections1 sourced position
Ran for Alderman of the City of Trenton in 2022 (won).
Council voteGibson County Election Commission · Nov 8, 2022Link
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