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TN HB2647
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rebecca Alexander
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AI Summary
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Amends the Town of Jonesborough charter to allow the Vice Mayor to serve as Mayor during vacancies until the Board elects a new Mayor from current Aldermen or the next regular municipal election results are certified.
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Places the town recorder (Director of Finance) under the supervision of the town administrator with at-will removal authority, while the Board of Mayor and Aldermen retains appointment power.
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Transitions municipal elections from November to align with the Washington County general election in August, starting with a November 2026 mayoral election followed by August 2028 elections thereafter.
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Establishes 2-year terms for Mayor and staggered 4-year terms for four Aldermen, with two seats elected in August 2030 and two in August 2032.
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Prohibits candidates from running for both Mayor and Alderman in the same election; sitting Aldermen must resign before filing to run for Mayor during their term. Requires two-thirds approval by the Jonesborough legislative body to take effect.
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Chapter 135 of the Acts of 1903; as amended by Chapter 35 of the Private Acts of 1993; Chapter 9 of the Private Acts of 1999; Chapter 52 of the Private Acts of 2003; Chapter 33 of the Private Acts of 2012; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the town of Jonesborough.
Jonesborough
Last Action
P2C, ref. to Private Acts Committee - State & Local Government Committee
3/5/2026