Edgar Babian
Candidate for Mayor, City of Germantown
Background
- Campaign website
- edgarbabian.com
Retired Germantown Fire Department deputy chief who served with the department for 40 years and was Rossville's fire chief from 2015 until May 2026; a 1978 Germantown High School graduate.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes a property tax freeze for senior citizens
His platform also calls for lower taxes, less city spending and lower garbage fees.
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“Property tax freeze for senior citizens”
Public safety
Pledges full funding for Germantown's police and fire departments
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“Fully fund police and fire with competitive pay and equipment”
Housing
Opposes more apartments in Germantown
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Germantown MayorCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Tennessee (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Keep apartments out.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports widening Forest Hill-Irene Road
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“Widen Forest Hill-Irene Road to ease congestion and improve safety”
Government & transparency
Supports term limits of two terms, then one off
ReportPlatform: Edgar Babian for Mayor of GermantownCampaign website · Edgar Babian for Mayor · edgarbabian.com
“Champion term limits: two terms, then at least one term off”
All sources (4)
- Official Sample Ballot: 2026 State and Federal General Election and Municipal Elections, Shelby County, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Shelby County Election Commission · electionsshelbytn.gov
- About Edgar Babian
Campaign website · Edgar Babian for Mayor · edgarbabian.com
- Platform: Edgar Babian for Mayor of Germantown
Campaign website · Edgar Babian for Mayor · edgarbabian.com
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Germantown Mayor
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Tennessee (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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