Trenton Alderman · Nov 3, 2026
Peyton
Harper
Peyton Harper, 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. ElamIncumbent
- 02Rickey GravesIncumbent
- 03Peyton HarperYou’re reading
- 04Kim HoltIncumbent
- 05Tommy Litton
- 06Jeffrey Murriel
- 07Billie B. WadeIncumbent
Background
- About
- Trenton farmer who took over his family's farming operation, Harper Farms, in 2016. His city biography says he serves as a director on the Gibson Farmers Co-op board.
On the record: Peyton Harper
9 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
03Police1 sourced position
Voted yes on amending the 2024-2025 budget so the police department could buy two Ford Explorers for $89,092 with drug fund money (passed 5-0, May 2025).
Council voteCity of Trenton · May 13, 2025LinkHow the council voted
04Beer permits2 sourced positions
Voted yes on granting a beer permit to UE Buffet at 158 Davy Crockett Mall (passed 4-1, May 2025).
Council voteCity of Trenton · May 13, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on granting a beer permit to Freddie and Ivory's BBQ Joint (passed 4-1, September 2025).
Council voteCity of Trenton · Sep 9, 2025LinkHow the council voted
05Budget and property tax1 sourced position
Seconded the motion to pass second reading of Ordinance 359, the 2026-2027 budget with a property tax rate of $1.30 per $100; the motion carried on a roll call (June 2026).
Council voteCity of Trenton · Jun 9, 2026Link
06Fireworks1 sourced position
Seconded the motion to pass second reading of Ordinance 360 amending the city code on the sale, possession and use of fireworks; the motion carried on a roll call (July 2026).
Council voteCity of Trenton · Jul 28, 2026Link
07Downtown grants1 sourced position
Made the motion to approve Resolution 2025-R-14, a Downtown Improvement Grant for awnings at Roosevelt Hall/Melba's Bakery and Cafe; the motion carried by voice vote (December 2025).
Council voteCity of Trenton · Dec 10, 2025Link
08Past 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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