Brian Ponder
Candidate for Mayor, Town of Jonesborough
Background
A Jonesborough resident, he raised concerns about Flock license-plate cameras during public comment before the Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted in September 2026 to rescind the town's Flock contract.
Documented positions
Public safety
Opposes Flock license-plate cameras over privacy concerns
ReportJonesborough mayoral candidates speak on decision to rescind Flock contract (WJHL, via Yahoo News)News coverage · WJHL Tri-Cities · Sep 16, 2026 · yahoo.com
“They're following you for no crime, and that's wrong. That is a direct violation of our freedom.”
Supports adding officers to the town police force
ReportJonesborough mayoral candidates speak on decision to rescind Flock contract (WJHL, via Yahoo News)News coverage · WJHL Tri-Cities · Sep 16, 2026 · yahoo.com
“They could use more officers, but for a whole, the town is pretty secure.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Brian Ponder on them.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (2)
- 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
- Jonesborough mayoral candidates speak on decision to rescind Flock contract (WJHL, via Yahoo News)
News coverage · WJHL Tri-Cities · Sep 16, 2026 · yahoo.com
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