News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | October 27, 2026
Local News
Candidate for Charles City School Board- District 1: Joy Harris
Experience: Currently works in social services, member of PTSA, secretary for Charles City Elementary School PTO, 2002 graduate of Charles City Public Schools. Reason for running: “I want to make changes within the school. I want to increase the population by proving more innovation for education and increase student morale for parents and students.” Why people should vote for you: “I’m a parent of students who attend Charles City Public Schools. People are looking for a different face in the district. I will have open communication, as communication is key to anything you do.”
Candidate for New Kent Board of Supervisors-District 5: John Lockwood
Experience: Business experience that include founding two cleaning companies and selling them, experience in business and budgeting. Reason for running: “My neighbors asked me to do it and in all morphed from the combat range. The more I thought about it, the more I saw New Kent changing and growing. I’m capable of making sure it grows the way it needs to go. Why people should vote for you: “I am a forward-thinking person. I am a man of action and not a silent observer, and I recognize threats to the community (combat range). I have the kind of leadership…
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Candidate for Charles City Board of Supervisors- District 3: Lewis Black III
Editor’s Note: Lewis Black III did not provide any information to the Chronicle for publication.
Candidate for New Kent Board of Supervisors-District 5: Rodell Coffman
Experience: Original member of New Kent Volunteer Fire Dept. (Company 3), assist with youth programs, small business owner, 15 years of experience with Virginia Department of Transportation, 60-year resident. Reason for running: “I want to see this county grow. I want to make the public more aware of what’s going on. I want to continue to work on bringing in Internet and want to help increase public safety.” Why people should vote for you: “I am an honest person and I am here to help people. I will work hard to get them what they want.”
Candidate for Charles City Board of Supervisors- District 3: Floyd Miles Sr.
Experience: Public service for 26 years including 22 years on Charles City’s Board of Supervisors and four years in the Virginia Assembly. Reason for running: “We got so many projects that I want to see come to past and not see others take credit for it. I want to see them come to an end. Why people should vote for you: “I know how to help this county. I have proven my leadership along my colleagues and I want to move this county forward.”
Candidate for New Kent Board of Supervisors- District 4: Ron Stiers
Experience: Completing second term of BOS, safety and transportation commission, appropriation committee speaker. Reason for running: Feel like I’m making positive changes for the county and I want to push that forward, proud of my record of keeping taxes low. Why people should vote for you: I am the voice of the people. I feel like I work hard to represent not only District 4 but the entire county.
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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