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Nottoway County Clerk of the Circuit Court · Special election (term ends 12/31/2031)

Kathryn L. "Kate" Spence

Candidate for Nottoway County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Special election (term ends 12/31/2031)

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Background

Occupation
Interim Clerk of the Nottoway County Circuit Court

Interim Clerk of the Nottoway County Circuit Court, appointed by Judge Joseph Teefey after Clerk Jane Brown retired. Previously a real estate paralegal for nearly 23 years and a licensed title insurance underwriter since 2018; holds a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Virginia.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports spending priority on security, records and modernization.

    What candidates for Clerk have to say

    Candidate questionnaire · The Courier-Record · courier-record.com

    “I have prioritized investments that improve security, preserve public records, and modernize services without unnecessary expense to Nottoway County.”
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Government & transparency

  • Led digitizing of wills and historical indexes as interim clerk.

    She also cites expanded record preservation and an online jury portal being put in place.

    What candidates for Clerk have to say

    Candidate questionnaire · The Courier-Record · courier-record.com

    “we have already digitized wills and historical indexes, expanded record preservation, and are implementing an online jury portal to better serve citizens.”
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Courts & justice

  • Proposes more technology and standard procedures in clerk's office.

    What candidates for Clerk have to say

    Candidate questionnaire · The Courier-Record · courier-record.com

    “I will continue improving efficiency through technology, standardized procedures, staff development, enhanced security, and excellent customer service.”
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Kathryn L. "Kate" Spence for Nottoway County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Special election (term ends 12/31/2031), Virginia · The Gist