County

Greene County Board of Supervisors

At large, Special election (term ends 12/31/2027)

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 3
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The board sets Greene County's budget and tax rates, adopts ordinances and decides land-use cases.

Special election for the at-large seat, for the unexpired term ending December 31, 2027.

Candidates Compare by issue

Jennifer A. Ziros

No party listed

Educator

The gist

Supports prioritizing tax dollars for essential services.
Supports strengthening county economic development efforts.
Supports focusing growth to conserve farmland and rural character.
Supports expanding technical education, STEM and dual enrollment.
Supports prioritizing the White Run Reservoir and water upgrades.

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Supports prioritizing tax dollars for essential services.
Ziros for Greene
Campaign website · Ziros for Greene · sites.google.com
“Taxpayer dollars should be spent carefully and prioritized for essential services.”
Supports strengthening county economic development efforts.
Ziros for Greene
Campaign website · Ziros for Greene · sites.google.com
“Efforts to invest in our economic development should be strengthened … Diversifying and growing our local economy is essential to both reducing the tax burden on our citizens”
Supports focusing growth to conserve farmland and rural character.
Ziros for Greene
Campaign website · Ziros for Greene · sites.google.com
“to conserve farmland and preserve the rural character that defines Greene County.”
Supports expanding technical education, STEM and dual enrollment.
Ziros for Greene
Campaign website · Ziros for Greene · sites.google.com
“Promoting and expanding technical education, STEM, and the dual-enrollment program with PVCC benefits all Greene County Citizens”
Supports prioritizing the White Run Reservoir and water upgrades.
Ziros for Greene
Campaign website · Ziros for Greene · sites.google.com
“construction of the White Run Resevoir Project as well as modernization efforts for water distribution and waste-water improvements.”

John M. "Jay" Hunter

No party listed

Investigative journalist

The gist

Supports fully funding Greene County Public Schools.
Supports following the Comprehensive Plan to guide growth.
Supports completing the White Run Reservoir project.
Supports facility and equipment upgrades for first responders.

More about John

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Supports fully funding Greene County Public Schools.
Jay Hunter for Greene
Campaign website · Jay Hunter for Greene · hunterforgreene.com
“Fund our schools fully. … Our teachers, staff, and students deserve better than a funding gap filled by drawing down reserves.”
Supports following the Comprehensive Plan to guide growth.
Jay Hunter for Greene
Campaign website · Jay Hunter for Greene · hunterforgreene.com
“Greene County's growth should be planned, not just permitted … protecting our rural character, investing in critical infrastructure, and making sure every resident has access to safe, reliable drinking water”
Supports completing the White Run Reservoir project.
Jay Hunter for Greene
Campaign website · Jay Hunter for Greene · hunterforgreene.com
“completing the White Run Reservoir Water Impoundment Project”
Supports facility and equipment upgrades for first responders.
Jay Hunter for Greene
Campaign website · Jay Hunter for Greene · hunterforgreene.com
“Our fire companies and EMS crews answer every call with aging equipment and tight budgets.”

Alex J. Salle

No party listed

Local government project manager

The gist

Proposes public reporting on major county project costs.
Supports land-use policies preserving farmland and open space.
Supports weighing development's long-term impact on services.
Pledges to work with VDOT on road improvements.
Supports expanding reliable high-speed internet countywide.
Supports conditions for existing local businesses to succeed.

More about Alex

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Proposes public reporting on major county project costs.
Priorities
Campaign website · Alex Salle for Greene County · salleforgreene.com
“When Greene County approves a major project, residents should be able to understand what was approved, what it was expected to cost”
Supports land-use policies preserving farmland and open space.
Priorities
Campaign website · Alex Salle for Greene County · salleforgreene.com
“Support thoughtful land-use policies that preserve farmland, open space, scenic views, and the natural features that define our county.”
Supports weighing development's long-term impact on services.
Priorities
Campaign website · Alex Salle for Greene County · salleforgreene.com
“Support development decisions that consider their long-term impact on our roads, schools, emergency services, water resources, and existing communities”
Pledges to work with VDOT on road improvements.
Priorities
Campaign website · Alex Salle for Greene County · salleforgreene.com
“Work with VDOT and our regional and state partners to identify problem areas, advocate for needed improvements”
Supports expanding reliable high-speed internet countywide.
Priorities
Campaign website · Alex Salle for Greene County · salleforgreene.com
“Continue working toward reliable high-speed internet access throughout Greene County”
Supports conditions for existing local businesses to succeed.
Priorities
Campaign website · Alex Salle for Greene County · salleforgreene.com
“I will support an environment where existing businesses can succeed, and responsible new investments can take root.”

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