Jimmy D. Anderson
Candidate for City Commissioner, City of Goodlettsville
Background
- Occupation
- City commissioner; advanced EMT, Nashville Fire EMS
Goodlettsville city commissioner since 2018, in his second term, which ends in November 2026. A former Goodlettsville firefighter, he is an advanced emergency medical technician with Nashville Fire EMS.
Photo: City of Goodlettsville
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted to put the sales tax increase to voters.In office
He moved the Goodlettsville Investment Act referendum ordinance on first reading (June 11, 2026; passed 5-0) and voted for it on second reading (June 23; passed 4-0).
ReportBoard of Commissioners agenda packet, July 9, 2026 (minutes of the June 11 and June 23, 2026 meetings)Government record · City of Goodlettsville · goodlettsvilletn.api.civicclerk.com
“Commissioner Anderson made a motion to consider Ordinance 26-1146.”
Roads & infrastructure
Voted against the Copper Valley infrastructure development district.In office
He seconded the motion to consider Resolution 26-1319 (an infrastructure development district for the Copper Valley development) on April 9, 2026, then voted with the majority to deny it.
ReportBoard of Commissioners agenda packet, May 14, 2026 (minutes of the April 9, 2026 meeting)Government record · City of Goodlettsville · goodlettsvilletn.api.civicclerk.com
“resulted in a 1-4 vote to deny Resolution 26-1319 with Commissioner Walker voting in favor and the rest voting against Resolution 26-1319”
Government & transparency
Supports giving city employees what they need to work.In office
His city biography says this was a reason he first ran in 2018.
ReportStaff Directory: Jimmy D. Anderson, CommissionerGovernment record · City of Goodlettsville · goodlettsville.gov
“He wanted to insure city employees were given everything needed to perform tasks”
All sources (7)
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 State and Federal General Election, Belle Meade, Forest Hills, Goodlettsville Municipal Elections
Election filing · Davidson County Election Commission · nashville.gov
- November 3, 2026 Federal State General, Sumner County Municipal Candidate Petition Report
Election filing · Sumner County Election Commission · votesumnertn.org
- Federal and State General and Sumner County Municipal Elections, Tuesday, November 03, 2026: Condensed Machine Sample Ballot
Election filing · Sumner County Election Commission · votesumnertn.org
- Board of Commissioners
Government record · City of Goodlettsville · goodlettsville.gov
- Board of Commissioners agenda packet, July 9, 2026 (minutes of the June 11 and June 23, 2026 meetings)
Government record · City of Goodlettsville · goodlettsvilletn.api.civicclerk.com
- Board of Commissioners agenda packet, May 14, 2026 (minutes of the April 9, 2026 meeting)
Government record · City of Goodlettsville · goodlettsvilletn.api.civicclerk.com
- Staff Directory: Jimmy D. Anderson, Commissioner
Government record · City of Goodlettsville · goodlettsville.gov
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