City & town

City Commissioner, City of Johnson City

Vote for: 2
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 10
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A city commissioner is one of the five members of the Johnson City Board of Commissioners, which sets policy, passes ordinances, approves the budget and hires the city manager. The commission picks the mayor from among its members.

Two seats, elected by the voters of the whole city on a non-partisan ballot. Johnson City voters who live in Sullivan and Carter counties vote in this race too.

Candidates Compare by issue

Taxes & budget

Dave AdamsNo party listed
- Supports refocusing city spending on basic services
Sylvain BruniNo party listed
No documented position found.
William (Bud) Hill JrNo party listed
No documented position found.
Gary KalogerosNo party listed
- Supports having new growth pay for its own costs
Tricia KoradeNo party listed
- Opposes new large obligations that crowd out core services
Aaron T. MurphyNo party listed
- Pledges to review spending before seeking more taxes
Pete PaduchNo party listed
No documented position found.
J.D. Bo WestmorelandNo party listed
- Proposes a detailed audit of every city department
Jenny BrockNo party listed
- Supports asking state legislators to cut the gas tax
Whitney Calhoun GoetzNo party listed
- Pledges careful review of city spending

Public safety

Dave AdamsNo party listed
- Supports ending Flock cameras and opposes data centers
Sylvain BruniNo party listed
- Supports ending Flock cameras in Johnson City
William (Bud) Hill JrNo party listed
No documented position found.
Gary KalogerosNo party listed
No documented position found.
Tricia KoradeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Aaron T. MurphyNo party listed
- Opposes the city's current Flock camera program
Pete PaduchNo party listed
No documented position found.
J.D. Bo WestmorelandNo party listed
- Supports replacing Flock cameras with more police officers
Jenny BrockNo party listed
- Proposes advisory committees on Flock cameras and data centers
Whitney Calhoun GoetzNo party listed
No documented position found.

Housing

Dave AdamsNo party listed
- Supports zoning changes to allow accessory dwelling units
Sylvain BruniNo party listed
- Pledges to expand housing choices and scrutinize major spending
William (Bud) Hill JrNo party listed
No documented position found.
Gary KalogerosNo party listed
No documented position found.
Tricia KoradeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Aaron T. MurphyNo party listed
- Supports diverse housing with services keeping pace
Pete PaduchNo party listed
No documented position found.
J.D. Bo WestmorelandNo party listed
- Supports a starter home initiative
Jenny BrockNo party listed
- Proposes working with local landlords to stabilize rents
Whitney Calhoun GoetzNo party listed
- Supports planned, affordable and sustainable development

Economy & jobs

Dave AdamsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Sylvain BruniNo party listed
No documented position found.
William (Bud) Hill JrNo party listed
No documented position found.
Gary KalogerosNo party listed
- Supports growth that creates jobs and expands housing
Tricia KoradeNo party listed
- Supports stimulating growth across all business sectors
Aaron T. MurphyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Pete PaduchNo party listed
No documented position found.
J.D. Bo WestmorelandNo party listed
- Supports recruiting businesses with higher-paying jobs
Jenny BrockNo party listed
No documented position found.
Whitney Calhoun GoetzNo party listed
No documented position found.

Roads & infrastructure

Dave AdamsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Sylvain BruniNo party listed
- Supports investing in sidewalks, transit, parks and public facilities
William (Bud) Hill JrNo party listed
No documented position found.
Gary KalogerosNo party listed
- Pledges to demand infrastructure accountability for growth
Tricia KoradeNo party listed
- Supports road investment to catch up with housing growth
Aaron T. MurphyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Pete PaduchNo party listed
No documented position found.
J.D. Bo WestmorelandNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jenny BrockNo party listed
No documented position found.
Whitney Calhoun GoetzNo party listed
- Supports matching new development with roads, utilities and safety

Environment & parks

Dave AdamsNo party listed
- Opposed a proposed bitcoin mine on Buffalo Mountain
Sylvain BruniNo party listed
- Supports stronger rules for data centers and crypto mining
William (Bud) Hill JrNo party listed
No documented position found.
Gary KalogerosNo party listed
No documented position found.
Tricia KoradeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Aaron T. MurphyNo party listed
- Opposes data centers within city limits
Pete PaduchNo party listed
No documented position found.
J.D. Bo WestmorelandNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jenny BrockNo party listed
No documented position found.
Whitney Calhoun GoetzNo party listed
No documented position found.

Health & human services

Dave AdamsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Sylvain BruniNo party listed
No documented position found.
William (Bud) Hill JrNo party listed
No documented position found.
Gary KalogerosNo party listed
No documented position found.
Tricia KoradeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Aaron T. MurphyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Pete PaduchNo party listed
No documented position found.
J.D. Bo WestmorelandNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jenny BrockNo party listed
No documented position found.
Whitney Calhoun GoetzNo party listed
- Supports public-private partnerships to address homelessness

Government & transparency

Dave AdamsNo party listed
- Pledges regular town halls and roundtables with residents
Sylvain BruniNo party listed
- Pledges transparent budgets and earlier public engagement
William (Bud) Hill JrNo party listed
No documented position found.
Gary KalogerosNo party listed
- Proposes 5-, 10- and 20-year plans for the city
Tricia KoradeNo party listed
- Pledges public forums for real dialogue with residents
Aaron T. MurphyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Pete PaduchNo party listed
No documented position found.
J.D. Bo WestmorelandNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jenny BrockNo party listed
- Proposes rebuilding neighborhood associations around community schools
Whitney Calhoun GoetzNo party listed
- Pledges accessible, responsive service to residents

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.