Shelby J. Irving
Candidate for Danville City Council
Background
- Occupation
- Director of community risk reduction, Danville Fire Department
Joined the Danville Fire Department in 1987 as its first female firefighter, served as fire marshal from 2022 to 2023 and is now its director of community risk reduction. A finalist for the council's interim appointment in 2026.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports making public safety her top council focus.
ReportFinalists for open seat on Danville City Council to be interviewed in public meeting TuesdayNews coverage · Cardinal News · cardinalnews.org
“Because of her career, Irving said public safety efforts are “my baby,””
Housing
Supports increasing Danville's housing stock.
ReportFinalists for open seat on Danville City Council to be interviewed in public meeting TuesdayNews coverage · Cardinal News · cardinalnews.org
“she’s also invested in increasing the city’s housing stock and continuing the recent strides in education and economic development.”
Economy & jobs
Supports recruiting more industries and businesses to Danville.
ReportFinalists for open seat on Danville City Council to be interviewed in public meeting TuesdayNews coverage · Cardinal News · cardinalnews.org
“We’ve got to keep getting industries and businesses in here, getting people to come, and giving them a reason to stay”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports programs to make city utilities more affordable.
Danville runs the city's electric, natural gas, water and wastewater utilities.
ReportFinalists for open seat on Danville City Council to be interviewed in public meeting TuesdayNews coverage · Cardinal News · cardinalnews.org
“she’d like to work with city staff and the council on efforts and programs — both existing and new — to make utilities more affordable”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Shelby J. Irving on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Danville (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections
Election filing · City of Danville Electoral Board · danvilleva.gov
- Finalists for open seat on Danville City Council to be interviewed in public meeting Tuesday
News coverage · Cardinal News · cardinalnews.org
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