City & town
Abingdon Town Council
- Vote for
- 3
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 5
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The Abingdon Town Council sets the town's budget, taxes and ordinances.
Taxes & budget
J. Greg LillyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Olivia C. BaileyNo party listed
No documented position found.
William P. "Bill" AndersonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Frank Goodpasture IVNo party listed
No documented position found.
R. Wayne AustinNo party listed
- Supports living within current tax rates to avoid increases.
- Voted against two town budgets over future fiscal concerns.
Public safety
J. Greg LillyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Olivia C. BaileyNo party listed
- Supports funding first responders' training and resources.
William P. "Bill" AndersonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Frank Goodpasture IVNo party listed
No documented position found.
R. Wayne AustinNo party listed
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
J. Greg LillyNo party listed
- Supports tourism built on residents' quality of life.
Olivia C. BaileyNo party listed
- Supports reducing regulation on town businesses.
- Supports balancing sustainable tourism with promoting town assets.
William P. "Bill" AndersonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Frank Goodpasture IVNo party listed
No documented position found.
R. Wayne AustinNo party listed
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
J. Greg LillyNo party listed
- Pledges to address speeding, streetscape and walkability concerns.
Olivia C. BaileyNo party listed
- Supports planned investment in water, sewer and roads.
William P. "Bill" AndersonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Frank Goodpasture IVNo party listed
No documented position found.
R. Wayne AustinNo party listed
No documented position found.
Health & human services
J. Greg LillyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Olivia C. BaileyNo party listed
No documented position found.
William P. "Bill" AndersonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Frank Goodpasture IVNo party listed
No documented position found.
R. Wayne AustinNo party listed
- Supports studying a senior-adult wing at the Coomes Center.
Government & transparency
J. Greg LillyNo party listed
- Proposes a town strategic plan to guide spending decisions.
Olivia C. BaileyNo party listed
No documented position found.
William P. "Bill" AndersonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Frank Goodpasture IVNo party listed
No documented position found.
R. Wayne AustinNo 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.