Brenden L. Lyman
Candidate for Fries Town Council
Background
His background includes service in the U.S. Army, a career with the U.S. Postal Service and work as a customer service instructor.
Photo: Candidate-submitted photo — Cardinal News voter guide
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Supports grants and New River tourism to grow the economy.
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“making better use of the New River, the New River Trail”
Government & transparency
Supports a public-comment period at council meetings.
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“Meetings should include a clearly designated public-comment period where residents can respectfully share concerns, ask questions, and offer ideas.”
Supports fair and consistent enforcement of town ordinances.
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“Town ordinances should be reasonable, clearly communicated, and enforced fairly and consistently.”
Supports posting council agendas in advance.
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“Whenever possible, agendas should be made available in advance”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Brenden L. Lyman on them.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: Grayson County (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample ballot, General and Special Elections, November 3, 2026: County of Grayson, Town of Fries
Election filing · Grayson County Electoral Board · graysoncountyva.gov
- Cardinal News 2026 Virginia Voter Guide candidate questionnaire: Grayson County (ElectUp data feed)
Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
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