Lynna M. Mitchell
Candidate for Richlands Town Council
Background
- Occupation
- Grant writer
Grant writer for the Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens since 2018; owned and operated the Tazewell County Free Press for 33 years.
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Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports new revenue sources instead of higher rates and taxes.
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“finding new sources of revenue rather than continually asking the same taxpayers and utility customers to pay more.”
Economy & jobs
Pledges to examine ways to ease electricity costs.
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“We need to carefully examine what can be done to make these costs more manageable.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports close review of the $17 million generator project.
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“the town must fully understand the long-term debt service, operating costs, and financial implications for taxpayers and utility customers.”
Government & transparency
Supports more engagement between residents and town government.
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“I will work to encourage greater communication and engagement between residents and town government”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Lynna M. Mitchell on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: Tazewell County (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample ballot, General and Special Elections, November 3, 2026: County of Tazewell, Town of Richlands
Election filing · Tazewell County Office of Voter Registration · votetazewellcounty.org
- Cardinal News 2026 Virginia Voter Guide candidate questionnaire: Tazewell County (ElectUp data feed)
Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
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