News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | October 2, 2025
Local News
Candidate for Charles City Board of Supervisors- District 2: Bill Coada
Experience: Eight years on CCBOS, been a life experience, and business owner. Reason for running: “We have so many good things going on in CC. We must maintain the direction we are going and moving forward with economic development and taking Charles City into the 21st century.” Why people should vote for you: “Because of the experience and the job that I have done.”
Candidate for New Kent Board of Supervisors- District 3: Joe Dombroski
Editor’s Note: Joe Dombroski was unavailable for interview prior to publication.
Candidate for Charles City Board of Supervisors- District 1: Helen Payne-Jones
Experience: Charles City County School Board member for eight years, vice-president at Bank of America and REDC. Reason for running: “Much like with the school board, people kept asking me why not do it? So here I am again and I have a servant’s heart and that’s what I want to do.” Why should people vote for you: “I’ve learned a lot about this county in the last 13 years when I been here. There are so many things that are good that’s happening but there are still as equally as many challenges this county is facing right now. We…
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Candidate for New Kent Board of Supervisors-District 3: Patricia Paige
Experience: Completing four-year term on New Kent’s Board of Supervisors, member of clean county committee, RRTPO, treasurer of RPDC, vice-chairman of the VWM/WMA, Rappahannock Community College board member, New Kent Relay for Life chairman. Reason for running: “I want to work with New Kent and see It grow together. I want to be the voice for residents. I understand their issues and concerns of this county and will work to address them.” Why people should vote for you: “I want to serve the residents of not just District 3, but New Kent. I listen to them, I support them, and…
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Candidate for Charles City Board of Supervisors- District 1: Gilbert Smith
Experience: Served 24 years on Charles City Board of Supervisors, member of planning commission, VCU Rice Center’s Board, and Charles City Volunteer Fire and EMS. Reason for running: “I decided to run again to serve on this board and continue to see the future of Charles City grow through economic development, public safety, and recreation.” Why people should vote for you: “My loyalty to Charles City, my ability to lead, and I am a people-person. I want to continue to work with citizens and get involved in the community.”
Candidate for New Kent Board of Supervisors-District 2: Kate Ferris
Experience: President of New Kent Chamber of Commerce, chairman of New Kent Wine Festival, member of New Kent Rotary Club, New Kent business citizen of the year recipient chosen by New Kent Chamber of Commerce. Reason for running: “I am really involved in a lot of things in New Kent. I see the growth in the county, and we need to be proactive in steering that growth.” Why people should vote for you: “I serve my community in a variety of ways. I am active, approachable, and I have a heart for service. I can think of no better way…
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Charles City candidate for sheriff: Jayson Crawley
Experience: Public safety for 30 years, service in Charles City County’s Volunteer Fire Department, former Captain of Charles City’s Sheriff’s Office for nine years, training experience in various areas. Reason for running: “This is my home. I want to give back in the community I grew up in.” Why people should vote for you: “I genuinely care for each and every citizen in Charles City and keep them near my heart. I will provide them the adequate protection and serve the citizens of Charles City County.”
Candidate for New Kent Board of Supervisors- District 2: Tommy Tiller
Experience: Completing eighth year on New Kent’s Board of Supervisors. Served eight years on New Kent’s planning commission as well as three years on the safety and transportation board. Reason for running: “I want to continue to see smart growth in the county. I want to continue to build up Fire and EMS services for residents. We went from 11 to 38 paid firefighters without a tax increase to fund that and I want to continue to do those things to benefit our citizens while keeping taxes low.” Why people should vote for you: “My experience in county government and…
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Charles City candidate for sheriff: Javier Smith
Experience: Served eight years as sheriff of Charles City County, four years in Chesterfield’s Police Department, and 23 years of total law enforcement experience. Reason for running: “Since my time away, I have been able to see things on a larger scale. I will help provide training, use my experiences with other agencies to connect them with Charles City’s Sheriff’s Office, and my faith in God as I have the will and desire to serve my community.” Why people should vote for you: “I’m the most qualified of the candidates. I want to sit down and work with community, state,…
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Candidate for New Kent Board of Supervisors-District 1: Thomas Evelyn
Experience: Competing 12th year serving on New Kent’s Board of Supervisors, former member of New Kent Planning Commission. Reason for running: “With the growing going on in the county, we need someone that has experience about the past and cares about the future. I want to see sustainable growth in New Kent and focus it around the interchanges on the interstate. Doing that will keep the rural integrity of New Kent County.” Why people should vote for you: “People can look at my record. I have been open with them, hosted town halls and addressed their concerns. It has been…
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