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TN HB2657
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mary Littleton
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AI Summary
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Beginning January 1, 2026, Ashland City will elect a Mayor (at-large) and six Councilmen (two from each of three wards), with candidates required to have been town residents for at least two years.
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All elections are nonpartisan, held the first Thursday in August in even years, with four-year staggered terms; terms begin at the first regular Council meeting in September following election.
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In case of tie votes for Mayor, elected Councilmen select the winner by majority vote; the same process applies for Councilman ties within a ward.
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A vacancy occurs if the Mayor or Councilman resigns, dies, moves from their ward, is convicted of specified offenses, or fails to attend Council meetings for 90 consecutive days without extenuating circumstances.
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Requires approval by a two-thirds vote of Ashland City's legislative body to take effect; current incumbents' terms and salaries are protected.
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Chapter 121 of the Private Acts of 2004; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 84 of the Private Acts of 2014; Chapter 58 of the Private Acts of 2018; and Chapter 17 of the Private Acts of 2023; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the town of Ashland City.
Ashland City
Last Action
Rec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee
3/16/2026