News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | October 4, 2023
Community
Candidate for New Kent County District 2 Supervisor: John Moyer
Experience: Eight years on New Kent’s Planning Commission. Reason for running: “I want to continue what my predecessor Tommy Tiller has done with helping with the growth and making sure that it is under control.” Why people should vote for you: “People can trust me and I will do the work. I can be a full-time supervisor and will be at meetings that nobody goes to on doesn’t want to go to. I will be there.”
Candidate for New Kent County Clerk of Circuit Court: Rachel Mills
Experience: Worked for Virginia Court system since 2010, worked in the Henrico Circuit Court and also the Hanover Commonwealth’s Attorney office, New Kent graduate. Reason for running: “It has been a lifelong goal to come to New Kent General District Court which I accomplished two years ago and now I want to become Clerk of the Circuit Court.” Why people should vote for you: “I was born and raised in New Kent and have been here and loved being here for the last 36 years.”
Candidate for New Kent District 5 School Board: Molly McBeath
Experience: Two-and-a-half years of experience on New Kent’s School board, background in human resources, leadership, and strategic planning. Reason for running: “I want to finish the job. I have experience on how a school board works and this board has done a lot of good. I want to continue to build up a school system that continues to be good into being great.” Why people should vote for you: “I believe and see things from an independent viewpoint. I am not politically endorsed, and our school board members are here to serve all students and all families. I want to…
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Candidate for New Kent School Board District 2: Kelly Martin
Experience: Business and finance operation experience for more than 20 years, currently works as corporate controller at Digital Video Group.” Reason for running: “I want to create a more dynamic culture where all people are valued. I feel that children can receive a quality education regardless of color, race, gender, bias, and overall, their educational well-being.” Why people should vote for you: “I am willing to be the voice and the person who is pushing for change in our community and I value going forward to what New Kent can offer from an educational basis.”
Candidate for New Kent County Board of Supervisors District 5: John Lockwood
Experience: Four years serving on New Kent’s Board of Supervisors, local business owner, volunteer services to New Kent community. Reason for running: “I want to see things out that started in the last few years. I want to see projects like broadband, Autozone, Buc-ees, and the expansion of Interstate 64 in the county come to a positive conclusion. Why people should vote for you: “I have been dedicated to this community long before being a part of the office.”
Candidate for New Kent School Board District 4: Sarah Grier-Barber
Experience: Member of New Kent School Board for 12 years, achieved Level of Distinction from Virginia School Board Association, background in architectural constructions with specialty in school design and construction. Reason for running: “I take a look of how much has been done and I see where we can continue to grow. I believe I can continue to bring a lot of value and skills to this board and contribute to the school’s overall success.” Why people should vote for you: “I believe I am the best option for the board. I have exceptional experience and have the expertise in…
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Candidate for New Kent District 3 Board of Supervisors: Bruce Howard
Experience: Retired military, budgetary experience. Reason for running: “I want to serve the community and make sure District 3 is taken care of. Why people should vote for you: “I feel that I am the better candidate. I have lived in the county since 1998 and I am a landowner who understand the issues of the county.”
Candidate for New Kent County District 1 Supervisor: Thomas Evelyn
Experience: Sixteen years on New Kent’s Board of Supervisors. Reason for running: “I feel that my long-term experience and leadership will continue to lead New Kent County. I want to preserve the rural character of the county, preserving farm and forest land for generations to come.” Why people should vote for you: “I am a proven, truthful, conservative, and fiscal responsible candidate, and the only one.”
Candidate for New Kent County District 3 School Board: Heather Donbronsky
Experience: Two years on a school board, worked as a substitute teacher, graduate in history. Reason for running: “I am concerned that we don’t talk about our nation’s past. We don’t create a culture to learn and think critically or learn to agree to disagree instead of causing conflict. We need to learn how to communicate, and there is not enough consistency with policies such as social media and cell phones, which has led to online bullying. Why people should vote for you: “I will be engaged and a presence in the school. I will be responsive, address concerns, create…
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Candidate for New Kent County District 1 Supervisor: Mark Daniel
Experience: Member of New Kent County’s Planning Commission for nine years, president of New Kent Chamber of Commerce, member of several civic committees in the county. Reason for running: “We’ve entered into a contract with our water outside of the county. We have failed to black the blue, and we must retain and recruit them. We got to keep pursuing, engaging, and keeping New Kent citizens first and foremost. Why people should vote for you: “My heart is in this, and I love New Kent. I want to keep the citizens first and I have received a blessing from the…
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