City & town

Fries Town Council

Vote for: 7
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 10
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The Fries Town Council sets the town's budget, taxes and ordinances.

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Brenden L. Lyman

No party listed

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Supports a public-comment period at council meetings.
Supports grants and New River tourism to grow the economy.
Supports fair and consistent enforcement of town ordinances.
Supports posting council agendas in advance.

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Supports a public-comment period at council meetings.
Cardinal News 2026 Virginia Voter Guide candidate questionnaire: Grayson County (ElectUp data feed)
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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 grants and New River tourism to grow the economy.
Cardinal News 2026 Virginia Voter Guide candidate questionnaire: Grayson County (ElectUp data feed)
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“making better use of the New River, the New River Trail”
Supports fair and consistent enforcement of town ordinances.
Cardinal News 2026 Virginia Voter Guide candidate questionnaire: Grayson County (ElectUp data feed)
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“Town ordinances should be reasonable, clearly communicated, and enforced fairly and consistently.”
Supports posting council agendas in advance.
Cardinal News 2026 Virginia Voter Guide candidate questionnaire: Grayson County (ElectUp data feed)
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“Whenever possible, agendas should be made available in advance”

Travis W. Jones

No party listed

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No documented position found.

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Albert W. Griffin Jr.

No party listed

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No documented position found.

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Melissa J. Carpenter

No party listed

Business owner

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Supports attracting businesses, tourism and economic development.
Supports making better use of the river and town assets.
Supports a town government that listens and communicates openly.
Supports more community events for families and visitors.

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Supports attracting businesses, tourism and economic development.
Cardinal News 2026 Virginia Voter Guide candidate questionnaire: Grayson County (ElectUp data feed)
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“Supporting and attracting local businesses, creating more opportunities for tourism and economic development”
Supports making better use of the river and town assets.
Cardinal News 2026 Virginia Voter Guide candidate questionnaire: Grayson County (ElectUp data feed)
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“finding ways to make better use of the river and other assets we already have are all priorities.”
Supports a town government that listens and communicates openly.
Cardinal News 2026 Virginia Voter Guide candidate questionnaire: Grayson County (ElectUp data feed)
Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
“I want our town government to listen to residents, communicate openly, and make decisions that benefit the entire community”
Supports more community events for families and visitors.
Cardinal News 2026 Virginia Voter Guide candidate questionnaire: Grayson County (ElectUp data feed)
Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
“I also want to see more community events and activities that bring people together”

Jennifer M. Durham

No party listed

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No documented position found.

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Sara M. Farnsworth

No party listed

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No documented position found.

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Cynthia S. Grant

No party listedIncumbent

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No documented position found.

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Mary Ann Cubbage

No party listedIncumbent

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No documented position found.

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Sarah Yvonne Burr

No party listedIncumbent

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No documented position found.

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Karen L. Snyder

No party listedIncumbent

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No documented position found.

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