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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Abingdon Town Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 5 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

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Voters can choose up to three of the five Town Council candidates, and the top three vote-getters win; the mayor and one other council member continue in office.

Registration deadline · Oct 23

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What the next council decides

01Taxes and the town budget4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe FY2026-27 budget kept local tax rates flat and draws on the General Fund balance.

What's on the tableThe next council will write the FY2027-28 budget and set tax rates.

02Sewer system repairs and rates4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe town is borrowing for Phase II sewer repairs and raised sewer rates 4% in the FY2026-27 budget while a rate study continues.

What's on the tableThe next council will set future sewer rates after the rate study and oversee the Phase II project.

03Housing3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council approved a 15-cottage workforce housing project in March 2026 and listed employee housing and a housing land trust among its 2026 goals.

What's on the tableThe next council will rule on permits for new housing and decide how far the town backs workforce housing efforts.

04Deer management3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council banned feeding deer and adopted a framework for deer population control with state wildlife officials.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide what deer-control measures, such as urban archery, the town pursues.

05Tourism and residents3 sourced facts

Where it standsMeals tax revenue was running ahead of projections in spring 2026, and the council has discussed expanding the town's outdoor drinking area events.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide how to balance events and visitors with residents' needs.

06Town and county services1 sourced fact

Where it standsThe town says it subsidizes fire service for county residents.

What's on the tableThe next council will negotiate cost sharing for fire and recreation services with Washington County.

07Curbside recycling1 sourced fact

Where it standsThe League of Women Voters asked candidates whether they would support exploring curbside recycling for Abingdon.

What's on the tableThe next council could decide whether to study a curbside recycling program.

1 note on these statements

Council Member Derek Webb said in September 2026 that he was approaching the end of his tenure after eight years on the council. Abingdon Town Council minutes, September 17, 2026 · Sep 17, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Abingdon keep local tax rates flat, even if that means drawing on reserves?

  2. 2. Should the town approve small cottage housing developments in residential areas?

  3. 3. Should town events and tourism efforts focus first on residents?

  4. 4. Should Abingdon explore a curbside recycling program?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted4 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Dwyane Anderson, Amanda Pillion3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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