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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.

Waynesboro voter guide

Affordable housing funding

Apr 13, 2026

The resolution using Community Vitality Fund money for the 1030 Alston Court affordable housing project

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, April 2026

  • YesJeremy SloatVoted yes on the resolution using Community Vitality Fund money for the 1030 Alston Court affordable housing project (passed 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesJim WoodVoted yes on the resolution using Community Vitality Fund money for the 1030 Alston Court affordable housing project (passed 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesKenny LeeVoted yes on the resolution using Community Vitality Fund money for the 1030 Alston Court affordable housing project (passed 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesLorie Jean AkanbiVoted yes on the resolution using Community Vitality Fund money for the 1030 Alston Court affordable housing project (passed 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesTerry Short Jr.Voted yes on the resolution using Community Vitality Fund money for the 1030 Alston Court affordable housing project (passed 5-0, April 2026).

Waynesboro City Council minutes, April 13, 2026 · Apr 13, 2026Link

Affordable housing land

Aug 10, 2026

The ordinance transferring city-owned property to the Waynesboro Redevelopment and Housing Authority for affordable and workforce housing

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, August 2026

  • YesJeremy SloatVoted yes on the ordinance transferring city-owned property to the Waynesboro Redevelopment and Housing Authority for affordable and workforce housing (passed 5-0, August 2026).
  • YesJim WoodVoted yes on the ordinance transferring city-owned property to the Waynesboro Redevelopment and Housing Authority for affordable and workforce housing (passed 5-0, August 2026).
  • YesKenny LeeVoted yes on the ordinance transferring city-owned property to the Waynesboro Redevelopment and Housing Authority for affordable and workforce housing (passed 5-0, August 2026).
  • YesLorie Jean AkanbiVoted yes on the ordinance transferring city-owned property to the Waynesboro Redevelopment and Housing Authority for affordable and workforce housing (passed 5-0, August 2026).
  • YesTerry Short Jr.Voted yes on the ordinance transferring city-owned property to the Waynesboro Redevelopment and Housing Authority for affordable and workforce housing (passed 5-0, August 2026).

Waynesboro City Council minutes, August 10, 2026 · Aug 10, 2026Link

Apartments in commercial zones

May 26, 2026

The conditional use permit allowing multi-family residential in the Highway Business district at Lew DeWitt Blvd

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, May 2026

  • YesJim WoodVoted yes on the conditional use permit allowing multi-family residential in the Highway Business district at Lew DeWitt Blvd (passed 4-0, May 2026).
  • YesKenny LeeVoted yes on the conditional use permit allowing multi-family residential in the Highway Business district at Lew DeWitt Blvd (passed 4-0, May 2026).
  • YesLorie Jean AkanbiVoted yes on the conditional use permit allowing multi-family residential in the Highway Business district at Lew DeWitt Blvd (passed 4-0, May 2026).
  • YesTerry Short Jr.Voted yes on the conditional use permit allowing multi-family residential in the Highway Business district at Lew DeWitt Blvd (passed 4-0, May 2026).

Waynesboro City Council minutes, May 26, 2026 · May 26, 2026Link

Property tax ordinance

May 11, 2026

The ordinance imposing taxes for calendar year 2026 on property and persons

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, May 2026

  • YesJeremy SloatVoted yes on the ordinance imposing taxes for calendar year 2026 on property and persons (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesJim WoodVoted yes on the ordinance imposing taxes for calendar year 2026 on property and persons (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesKenny LeeVoted yes on the ordinance imposing taxes for calendar year 2026 on property and persons (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesLorie Jean AkanbiVoted yes on the ordinance imposing taxes for calendar year 2026 on property and persons (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesTerry Short Jr.Voted yes on the ordinance imposing taxes for calendar year 2026 on property and persons (passed 5-0, May 2026).

Waynesboro City Council minutes, May 11, 2026 · May 11, 2026Link

School construction sales tax

Jul 13, 2026

The resolution initiating a referendum on an additional sales tax of up to 1% for school construction

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, July 2026

  • YesJeremy SloatVoted yes on the resolution initiating a referendum on an additional sales tax of up to 1% for school construction (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesJim WoodVoted yes on the resolution initiating a referendum on an additional sales tax of up to 1% for school construction (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesKenny LeeVoted yes on the resolution initiating a referendum on an additional sales tax of up to 1% for school construction (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesLorie Jean AkanbiVoted yes on the resolution initiating a referendum on an additional sales tax of up to 1% for school construction (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesTerry Short Jr.Voted yes on the resolution initiating a referendum on an additional sales tax of up to 1% for school construction (passed 5-0, July 2026).

Waynesboro City Council draft minutes, July 13, 2026 (July 27 agenda packet) · Jul 13, 2026Link

Utility rates

May 11, 2026

The ordinance updating stormwater, refuse, water and wastewater service charges

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, May 2026

  • YesJeremy SloatVoted yes on the ordinance updating stormwater, refuse, water and wastewater service charges (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesJim WoodVoted yes on the ordinance updating stormwater, refuse, water and wastewater service charges (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesKenny LeeVoted yes on the ordinance updating stormwater, refuse, water and wastewater service charges (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesLorie Jean AkanbiVoted yes on the ordinance updating stormwater, refuse, water and wastewater service charges (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesTerry Short Jr.Voted yes on the ordinance updating stormwater, refuse, water and wastewater service charges (passed 5-0, May 2026).

Waynesboro City Council minutes, May 11, 2026 · May 11, 2026Link

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