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Roger Thomas
Commissioner District 32026-09-01 (sworn in Aug 31 2026 per Monroe County Government YouTube title "August 31st, 2026 Swearing in of County Officials"; seated for the Aug 6 2026 county general, certified Aug 13 2026)
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Top issues during term (3)
medium↓Sep 2026[5]
Mineral severance tax for road fund
Would have added revenue to the highway fund from mineral extraction; amount not stated.
low↓Sep 2026[5]
Airport runway light replacement
$15,600 in state grant funds re-budgeted.
high↓Sep 2026[5]
Opt-out of statewide building codes for one- and two-family dwellings
Supporters said it avoids permit costs on builders and homebuyers; one builder claimed the county forgoes an estimated $525,600 a year in potential permit revenue.
Decisions during term (22)
Recorded while Thomas was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
approved10-0Sep 22, 2026
Election of Chairman
approved10-0Sep 22, 2026
Election of Chairman Pro Tem
approved10-0Sep 22, 2026
Approval of August 31 minutes
approved10-0Sep 22, 2026
Notary Public applications
approved10-0Sep 22, 2026
Trustee's monthly report
approved10-0Sep 22, 2026
Director of Finance monthly report
approved10-0Sep 22, 2026
Resolution 0922-6 — Sheriff's military funds budget amendment
approved10-0Sep 22, 2026
Resolution 0922-6A — Airport runway lights grant re-budget
approved10-0Sep 22, 2026
Resolution 0922-6B — K-9 vest donation
approved10-0Sep 22, 2026
Resolution 0922-6C — Polar Plunge donation
approved10-0Sep 22, 2026
Resolution 0922-6D — EMA vehicle surplus
approved8-2Sep 22, 2026
Resolution 0922-6E — Building code opt-out
approved10-0Sep 22, 2026
Resolution 0922-6F — Broadband grant re-budget
approved10-0Sep 22, 2026
Resolution 0922-6G — Highway fund payouts
approved10-0Sep 22, 2026
Resolution 0922-6H — Sheriff's payouts and position correction
approved10-0Sep 22, 2026
Resolution 0922-6I — Sheriff surplus vehicles and equipment
approved10-0Sep 22, 2026
Resolution 0922-6J — Rescind ambulance surplus sale
approved10-0Sep 22, 2026
Ambulance donation to Tri-Community VFD
approved10-0Sep 22, 2026
Economic development TACL grant application
approved10-0Sep 22, 2026
Board of Education budget amendments
Voting record (11)
3 yes8 no
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Voted noJul 28, 2026
Late public comment request from state official denied
Voted noJul 28, 2026
Resolution 0728-28 — $250,000 transfer to True Purpose Ministries DENIED
Objected to late-term timing and impact on incoming commissioners
Voted noJun 23, 2026
A RESOLUTION MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE VARIOUS FUNDS, DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, OFFICES, AND AGENCIES OF MONROE COUNTY, TENNESSEE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2
Voted noJun 23, 2026
A RESOLUTION MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO NONPROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS OF MONROE COUNTY, TENNESSEE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
Voted yesJun 23, 2026
Resolution 0623-08 — FY 2026-27 tax levy ($1.5228)
Voted noJun 23, 2026
Resolution 0623-09 — FY 2026-27 county budget appropriations
Voted noJun 23, 2026
Resolution 0623-10 — Nonprofit appropriations ($1,407,469.92)
Voted noJun 23, 2026
Motion to table Resolution 0623-11 (opioid funds) — FAILED
Voted yesJun 23, 2026
Resolution 0623-11 — Opioid settlement fund distribution ($239,097.62 plus $50,000)
Voted noFeb 24, 2026
Resolution 0224-6B — Airport septic system, $151,865
Voted yesFeb 24, 2026