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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.

Marion voter guide

Budget and utility rates

Jun 15, 2026

The $19,977,092 FY2026-27 budget, which included a 5% water and sewer rate increase

Result as recorded: passed 8-0, June 2026

  • YesAvery CornettVoted yes on the $19,977,092 FY2026-27 budget, which included a 5% water and sewer rate increase (passed 8-0, June 2026).
  • YesDebra A. HayesVoted yes on the $19,977,092 FY2026-27 budget, which included a 5% water and sewer rate increase (passed 8-0, June 2026).
  • YesHunter AtwellVoted yes on the $19,977,092 FY2026-27 budget, which included a 5% water and sewer rate increase (passed 8-0, June 2026).
  • YesJim GatesVoted yes on the $19,977,092 FY2026-27 budget, which included a 5% water and sewer rate increase (passed 8-0, June 2026).
  • YesLarry W. CarterVoted yes on the $19,977,092 FY2026-27 budget, which included a 5% water and sewer rate increase (passed 8-0, June 2026).
  • YesSuzanne B. JenningsVoted yes on the $19,977,092 FY2026-27 budget, which included a 5% water and sewer rate increase (passed 8-0, June 2026).
  • YesTodd MayVoted yes on the $19,977,092 FY2026-27 budget, which included a 5% water and sewer rate increase (passed 8-0, June 2026).
  • YesTricia L. SpencerVoted yes on the $19,977,092 FY2026-27 budget, which included a 5% water and sewer rate increase (passed 8-0, June 2026).

Marion Town Council minutes, June 15, 2026 · Jun 15, 2026Link

Sep 21, 2026

A bond of up to $580,450 for Phase 8 sewer work

Result as recorded: passed 8-0, September 2026

  • YesAvery CornettVoted yes on a bond of up to $580,450 for Phase 8 sewer work (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesDebra A. HayesVoted yes on a bond of up to $580,450 for Phase 8 sewer work (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesHunter AtwellVoted yes on a bond of up to $580,450 for Phase 8 sewer work (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesJim GatesVoted yes on a bond of up to $580,450 for Phase 8 sewer work (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesLarry W. CarterVoted yes on a bond of up to $580,450 for Phase 8 sewer work (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesSuzanne B. JenningsMoved to adopt a bond of up to $580,450 for Phase 8 sewer work and voted yes (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesTodd MayVoted yes on a bond of up to $580,450 for Phase 8 sewer work (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesTricia L. SpencerVoted yes on a bond of up to $580,450 for Phase 8 sewer work (passed 8-0, September 2026).

Marion Town Council minutes, September 21, 2026 · Sep 21, 2026Link

Callan Drive park

Aug 17, 2026

Accepting the Callan Drive Recreation Park master plan and moving forward with Plan One A

Result as recorded: passed 7-0, August 2026

  • YesAvery CornettVoted yes on accepting the Callan Drive Recreation Park master plan and moving forward with Plan One A (passed 7-0, August 2026).
  • YesDebra A. HayesVoted yes on accepting the Callan Drive Recreation Park master plan and moving forward with Plan One A (passed 7-0, August 2026).
  • YesHunter AtwellVoted yes on accepting the Callan Drive Recreation Park master plan and moving forward with Plan One A (passed 7-0, August 2026).
  • YesLarry W. CarterVoted yes on accepting the Callan Drive Recreation Park master plan and moving forward with Plan One A (passed 7-0, August 2026).
  • YesSuzanne B. JenningsSeconded and voted yes on accepting the Callan Drive Recreation Park master plan, moving forward with Plan One A (passed 7-0, August 2026).
  • YesTodd MayVoted yes on accepting the Callan Drive Recreation Park master plan and moving forward with Plan One A (passed 7-0, August 2026).
  • YesTricia L. SpencerMoved to accept the Callan Drive Recreation Park master plan and move forward with Plan One A, and voted yes (passed 7-0, August 2026).

Marion Town Council minutes, August 17, 2026 · Aug 17, 2026Link

Main Street properties

Sep 21, 2026

Buying 221 West Main Street and 540 and 551 South Main Street with special project funds

Result as recorded: passed 8-0, September 2026

  • YesAvery CornettVoted yes on buying 221 West Main Street and 540 and 551 South Main Street with special project funds (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesDebra A. HayesVoted yes on buying 221 West Main Street and 540 and 551 South Main Street with special project funds (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesHunter AtwellVoted yes on buying 221 West Main Street and 540 and 551 South Main Street with special project funds (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesJim GatesSeconded and voted yes on buying 221 West Main Street and 540 and 551 South Main Street with special project funds (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesLarry W. CarterMoved to buy 221 West Main Street and 540 and 551 South Main Street with special project funds, and voted yes (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesSuzanne B. JenningsVoted yes on buying 221 West Main Street and 540 and 551 South Main Street with special project funds (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesTodd MayVoted yes on buying 221 West Main Street and 540 and 551 South Main Street with special project funds (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesTricia L. SpencerVoted yes on buying 221 West Main Street and 540 and 551 South Main Street with special project funds (passed 8-0, September 2026).

Marion Town Council minutes, September 21, 2026 · Sep 21, 2026Link

Town administration

Jun 30, 2026

Appointing Samantha White as assistant town manager in charge of administration

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, June 2026

  • YesAvery CornettVoted yes on appointing Samantha White as assistant town manager in charge of administration (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesDebra A. HayesVoted yes on appointing Samantha White as assistant town manager in charge of administration (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesHunter AtwellVoted yes on appointing Samantha White as assistant town manager in charge of administration (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesSuzanne B. JenningsVoted yes on appointing Samantha White as assistant town manager in charge of administration (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesTricia L. SpencerVoted yes on appointing Samantha White as assistant town manager in charge of administration (passed 6-0, June 2026).

Marion Town Council minutes, June 30, 2026 (special called meeting) · Jun 30, 2026Link

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