Vote Austin Maxwell

Murfreesboro City Council

Early Voting: Begins July 17, 2026

Election Day: August 6, 2026

“My life has been dedicated to service. Whether serving our nation, non-profits or as your city councilman, I have lead by listening to ALL voices that have a concern or an opinion in order to make the best decisions for ALL. I would appreciate your support and your vote as I continue to work for you on your city council.”

Key Issues

Murfreesboro is growing rapidly, and the decisions we make today will shape our city for decades to come. From managing smart growth and reducing traffic congestion to strengthening public safety and investing in parks and infrastructure, these issues directly impact our daily lives.

Explore the key priorities driving a stronger, more sustainable Murfreesboro.

  • While we need all housing options, we need a smart, balanced approach to development and affordable housing. We need better solutions to manage traffic and commute times in our city.

  • Keep our first responders well trained, and competitively paid for the risks they take to keep us safe.

  • Manage our budget in a fiscally responsible manner to avoid tax increases. 

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Track Record

  1. Supported & voted Yes on 35 Road Projects with over $140 Million Dollars of taxpayer money invested along with adaptive signaling technology to improve commute times.

  2. Voted Yes for the majority of single-family housing projects.

  3. Voted Yes on the Towne Creek Daylighting project for our new Downtown Park.

  4. Voted Yes to Annex the Landfill operated by Republic Services.

  5. Voted Yes to seek litigation against Republic Services involving the Landfill

  6. Advocated for and voted Yes for increased pay for our Fire, Police & Other Public Safety officials. As a result, retention is up; both departments are fully staffed and crime is down.

  7. Voted Yes to allow sewer access for Barrett Firearms Manufacturing to keep a key employer and jobs in Rutherford County.

  8. Voted Yes for all City Schools budget requests.

  9. Supported and voted Yes for all county requests for water and sewer access such as the County Transfer Station.

  10. Voted Yes on Four Balanced Budgets with no increase in taxes to our homeowners.

  1. Voted No on housing projects that would generate school overcrowding as well as driving up the cost of attainable housing.

  2. Voted No on annexation of Rockvale area housing. Opposed non-contiguous annexation.

  3. Voted No on new apartment construction.

  4. Voted No on the Keystone Project which involved selling taxpayer owned property to developers along with tax breaks.