Aaron T. Murphy
Candidate for City Commissioner, City of Johnson City
Background
- Occupation
- Pastor and nonprofit director
- Campaign website
- voteforaarontmurphyjc.com
Executive director of Good Samaritan Ministries and senior pastor of Thankful Baptist Church, he is a small business owner and a former Johnson City commissioner.
Photo: Campaign photo — VOTE411 (League of Women Voters of Tennessee)
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to review spending before seeking more taxes
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: November 3rd 2026 City Commissioner (City of Johnson City)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Tennessee (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“review spending before asking taxpayers for more, seek efficiencies, and invest in neighborhoods with the greatest needs”
Public safety
Opposes the city's current Flock camera program
He said he supports police, fire and EMS but would reevaluate the program's $8.06 million, 10-year commitment.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: November 3rd 2026 City Commissioner (City of Johnson City)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Tennessee (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support our police, fire and EMS, but oppose the current Flock program and would reevaluate its $8.06 million, 10-year commitment”
Housing
Supports diverse housing with services keeping pace
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: November 3rd 2026 City Commissioner (City of Johnson City)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Tennessee (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“We should support local businesses, good jobs, and diverse housing opportunities while ensuring roads, utilities, public safety, and other services keep pace”
Environment & parks
Opposes data centers within city limits
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: November 3rd 2026 City Commissioner (City of Johnson City)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Tennessee (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“oppose data centers within city limits when they could strain water, power, infrastructure, neighborhoods or quality of life”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Aaron T. Murphy on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Official Ballot, State and Federal General Election, Carter County, Tennessee, November 3, 2026 (sample ballot, all precincts)
Election filing · Carter County Election Commission · cartercountytn.gov
- Official Ballot for Sullivan County, State and Federal General Election held on November 3, 2026 (newspaper sample ballot of every contest, incl. Bluff City, Bristol and Johnson City municipal elections)
Election filing · Sullivan County Election Commission · scelect.org
- November 3, 2026 Sample Ballot (full sample ballot of every contest in Washington County, incl. City of Johnson City and Town of Jonesborough municipal elections)
Election filing · Washington County Election Commission · wcecoffice.com
- Vote for Aaron T. Murphy for Johnson City Commission
Campaign website · Vote for Aaron T. Murphy Campaign · voteforaarontmurphyjc.com
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: November 3rd 2026 City Commissioner (City of Johnson City)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Tennessee (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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