City & town
Chatham Town Council
- Vote for
- 3
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 5
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The town council sets Chatham's budget, taxes and ordinances.
Public safety
Jason L. MaysNo party listed
No documented position found.
Benjamin A. ParisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Janet Royster BishopNo party listed
No documented position found.
William P. BlackNo party listed
No documented position found.
Teresa D. EasleyNo party listed
- Supports Chatham's police, fire and rescue volunteers.
Housing
Jason L. MaysNo party listed
No documented position found.
Benjamin A. ParisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Janet Royster BishopNo party listed
- Supports removing derelict structures throughout the town.
William P. BlackNo party listed
No documented position found.
Teresa D. EasleyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Jason L. MaysNo party listed
No documented position found.
Benjamin A. ParisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Janet Royster BishopNo party listed
- Supports close review of how new businesses affect Chatham.
William P. BlackNo party listed
No documented position found.
Teresa D. EasleyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Jason L. MaysNo party listed
No documented position found.
Benjamin A. ParisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Janet Royster BishopNo party listed
- Supports an abundant, affordable town water supply.
William P. BlackNo party listed
- Supports making the Cherrystone Lake dam project the top priority.
- Supports continued replacement of aging water pipes and valves.
Teresa D. EasleyNo party listed
- Supports prioritizing safe drinking water and dam safety.
Environment & parks
Jason L. MaysNo party listed
No documented position found.
Benjamin A. ParisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Janet Royster BishopNo party listed
- Supports improving Chatham's sidewalks, walking trails and parks.
William P. BlackNo party listed
- Supports working with civic clubs on recreation and beautification.
Teresa D. EasleyNo party listed
- Supports town-wide water conservation during the drought.
Government & transparency
Jason L. MaysNo party listed
No documented position found.
Benjamin A. ParisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Janet Royster BishopNo party listed
No documented position found.
William P. BlackNo party listed
- Supports recodifying the town's ordinances.
Teresa D. EasleyNo 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; 6 issues covered in this race.