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.
Economy & jobs
Brenden L. LymanNo party listed
- Supports grants and New River tourism to grow the economy.
Travis W. JonesNo party listed
No documented position found.
Albert W. Griffin Jr.No party listed
No documented position found.
Melissa J. CarpenterNo party listed
- Supports attracting businesses, tourism and economic development.
- Supports more community events for families and visitors.
Jennifer M. DurhamNo party listed
No documented position found.
Sara M. FarnsworthNo party listed
No documented position found.
Cynthia S. GrantNo party listed
No documented position found.
Mary Ann CubbageNo party listed
No documented position found.
Sarah Yvonne BurrNo party listed
No documented position found.
Karen L. SnyderNo party listed
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Brenden L. LymanNo party listed
No documented position found.
Travis W. JonesNo party listed
No documented position found.
Albert W. Griffin Jr.No party listed
No documented position found.
Melissa J. CarpenterNo party listed
- Supports making better use of the river and town assets.
Jennifer M. DurhamNo party listed
No documented position found.
Sara M. FarnsworthNo party listed
No documented position found.
Cynthia S. GrantNo party listed
No documented position found.
Mary Ann CubbageNo party listed
No documented position found.
Sarah Yvonne BurrNo party listed
No documented position found.
Karen L. SnyderNo party listed
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Brenden L. LymanNo party listed
- Supports a public-comment period at council meetings.
- Supports fair and consistent enforcement of town ordinances.
- Supports posting council agendas in advance.
Travis W. JonesNo party listed
No documented position found.
Albert W. Griffin Jr.No party listed
No documented position found.
Melissa J. CarpenterNo party listed
- Supports a town government that listens and communicates openly.
Jennifer M. DurhamNo party listed
No documented position found.
Sara M. FarnsworthNo party listed
No documented position found.
Cynthia S. GrantNo party listed
No documented position found.
Mary Ann CubbageNo party listed
No documented position found.
Sarah Yvonne BurrNo party listed
No documented position found.
Karen L. SnyderNo party listed
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 3 issues covered in this race.