City

City Council, City of Glasgow

Vote for: 9
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 17
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The city council is the City of Glasgow's legislative body; its members are elected citywide to two-year terms.

Nonpartisan; vote for up to nine.

Candidates Compare by issue

Taxes & budget

Riley BoggsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jeff ProffittNo party listed
No documented position found.
Cathy ThomasNo party listed
No documented position found.
Beau JonesNo party listed
No documented position found.
Alexandria L. HayesNo party listed
- Opposes large city land purchases made without clear plans
Jamie Read FancherNo party listed
No documented position found.
Kristen Nicole RobertsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Melinda J. OverstreetNo party listed
No documented position found.
Michael R. RichNo party listed
- Opposes higher property taxes without neighborhood improvements
Tommy BurrisNo party listed
No documented position found.
James "Happy" NealNo party listed
No documented position found.
Elizabeth Dale ShoemakerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Terry L. BunnellNo party listed
- Supports a restaurant tax to diversify city revenue
Marna KirkpatrickNo party listed
No documented position found.
Chasity LoweryNo party listed
No documented position found.
Randy WilkinsonNo party listed
- Voted against a cost-of-living raise for council members
- Supported adopting the compensating property tax rate
Joe TriggNo party listed
No documented position found.

Public safety

Riley BoggsNo party listed
- Supports prioritizing safety in public spaces used by families
Jeff ProffittNo party listed
No documented position found.
Cathy ThomasNo party listed
No documented position found.
Beau JonesNo party listed
- Supports consistent funding for police, fire and EMS
Alexandria L. HayesNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jamie Read FancherNo party listed
No documented position found.
Kristen Nicole RobertsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Melinda J. OverstreetNo party listed
- Supports building a new fire department headquarters soon
Michael R. RichNo party listed
- Supports more traffic safety on Glasgow streets
Tommy BurrisNo party listed
No documented position found.
James "Happy" NealNo party listed
- Supports making public safety his top council priority
Elizabeth Dale ShoemakerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Terry L. BunnellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Marna KirkpatrickNo party listed
No documented position found.
Chasity LoweryNo party listed
No documented position found.
Randy WilkinsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Joe TriggNo party listed
No documented position found.

Housing

Riley BoggsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jeff ProffittNo party listed
No documented position found.
Cathy ThomasNo party listed
No documented position found.
Beau JonesNo party listed
No documented position found.
Alexandria L. HayesNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jamie Read FancherNo party listed
- Supports safe, well-maintained affordable housing
Kristen Nicole RobertsNo party listed
- Supports affordable housing, fair policing and transparent government
Melinda J. OverstreetNo party listed
No documented position found.
Michael R. RichNo party listed
No documented position found.
Tommy BurrisNo party listed
No documented position found.
James "Happy" NealNo party listed
- Supports more opportunities for affordable housing
Elizabeth Dale ShoemakerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Terry L. BunnellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Marna KirkpatrickNo party listed
No documented position found.
Chasity LoweryNo party listed
No documented position found.
Randy WilkinsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Joe TriggNo party listed
No documented position found.

Economy & jobs

Riley BoggsNo party listed
- Supports continued city support for local businesses
Jeff ProffittNo party listed
- Supports recruiting more industry and upscale restaurants
- Supports facelifts for run-down buildings on the Square
Cathy ThomasNo party listed
- Supports recruiting more grocery stores, restaurants and retail
Beau JonesNo party listed
- Supports recruiting higher-paying industrial and technical jobs
Alexandria L. HayesNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jamie Read FancherNo party listed
No documented position found.
Kristen Nicole RobertsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Melinda J. OverstreetNo party listed
No documented position found.
Michael R. RichNo party listed
No documented position found.
Tommy BurrisNo party listed
- Supports continued investment in local businesses
James "Happy" NealNo party listed
- Supports recruiting higher-paying jobs to Glasgow
Elizabeth Dale ShoemakerNo party listed
- Supports finding new uses for abandoned buildings
Terry L. BunnellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Marna KirkpatrickNo party listed
- Supports economic growth and small business success
Chasity LoweryNo party listed
- Supports growth of industry and small businesses
Randy WilkinsonNo party listed
- Supports recruiting manufacturers that bring quality jobs
Joe TriggNo party listed
- Supports more jobs along with a stronger workforce

Roads & infrastructure

Riley BoggsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jeff ProffittNo party listed
- Supports adding parking for downtown events
Cathy ThomasNo party listed
No documented position found.
Beau JonesNo party listed
No documented position found.
Alexandria L. HayesNo party listed
- Supports restoring passenger rail service to Glasgow
Jamie Read FancherNo party listed
No documented position found.
Kristen Nicole RobertsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Melinda J. OverstreetNo party listed
No documented position found.
Michael R. RichNo party listed
No documented position found.
Tommy BurrisNo party listed
No documented position found.
James "Happy" NealNo party listed
No documented position found.
Elizabeth Dale ShoemakerNo party listed
- Supports safer sidewalks for residents with disabilities
Terry L. BunnellNo party listed
- Supports improving and building sidewalks across Glasgow
Marna KirkpatrickNo party listed
- Proposes a public restroom in downtown Glasgow
Chasity LoweryNo party listed
No documented position found.
Randy WilkinsonNo party listed
- Supports continued improvements to roads, utilities and the airport
Joe TriggNo party listed
No documented position found.

Environment & parks

Riley BoggsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jeff ProffittNo party listed
No documented position found.
Cathy ThomasNo party listed
No documented position found.
Beau JonesNo party listed
- Proposes a self-funding indoor sports complex for tournaments
Alexandria L. HayesNo party listed
- Proposes more concerts, outdoor movies and art programs in parks
Jamie Read FancherNo party listed
- Supports more safe options for teenagers and young adults
Kristen Nicole RobertsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Melinda J. OverstreetNo party listed
No documented position found.
Michael R. RichNo party listed
- Supports a greater focus on recycling and reuse
Tommy BurrisNo party listed
- Supports more community events such as festivals and concerts
James "Happy" NealNo party listed
No documented position found.
Elizabeth Dale ShoemakerNo party listed
- Supports grants and fundraising to improve the Plaza
Terry L. BunnellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Marna KirkpatrickNo party listed
No documented position found.
Chasity LoweryNo party listed
- Supports more recreation opportunities for all ages
Randy WilkinsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Joe TriggNo party listed
No documented position found.

Health & human services

Riley BoggsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jeff ProffittNo party listed
No documented position found.
Cathy ThomasNo party listed
No documented position found.
Beau JonesNo party listed
No documented position found.
Alexandria L. HayesNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jamie Read FancherNo party listed
- Proposes a local addiction rehab or transitional housing facility
Kristen Nicole RobertsNo party listed
- Proposes a homeless shelter and day labor service
Melinda J. OverstreetNo party listed
No documented position found.
Michael R. RichNo party listed
- Supports more events for senior citizens
Tommy BurrisNo party listed
No documented position found.
James "Happy" NealNo party listed
No documented position found.
Elizabeth Dale ShoemakerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Terry L. BunnellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Marna KirkpatrickNo party listed
No documented position found.
Chasity LoweryNo party listed
No documented position found.
Randy WilkinsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Joe TriggNo party listed
No documented position found.

Government & transparency

Riley BoggsNo party listed
- Supports clearer accounting of how the city spends money
Jeff ProffittNo party listed
No documented position found.
Cathy ThomasNo party listed
- Opposes an LGBT parade in downtown Glasgow
Beau JonesNo party listed
No documented position found.
Alexandria L. HayesNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jamie Read FancherNo party listed
No documented position found.
Kristen Nicole RobertsNo party listed
- Supports more ways for youth to join local government
Melinda J. OverstreetNo party listed
- Supports regular meetings of the council's strategic planning committee
Michael R. RichNo party listed
No documented position found.
Tommy BurrisNo party listed
- Supports more citizen involvement in city government
James "Happy" NealNo party listed
No documented position found.
Elizabeth Dale ShoemakerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Terry L. BunnellNo party listed
- Supports moving Glasgow to a city manager government
Marna KirkpatrickNo party listed
No documented position found.
Chasity LoweryNo party listed
No documented position found.
Randy WilkinsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Joe TriggNo party listed
No documented position found.

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 8 issues covered in this race.