Jason L. Mays
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Chatham Town Council
- Vote for
- 3
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 5
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The town council sets Chatham's budget, taxes and ordinances.
Benjamin A. Paris
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Janet Royster Bishop
No party listedIncumbent
Retired educator
The gist
- Supports removing derelict structures throughout the town.
- Supports improving Chatham's sidewalks, walking trails and parks.
- Supports an abundant, affordable town water supply.
- Supports close review of how new businesses affect Chatham.
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Supports removing derelict structures throughout the town.
These local candidates would like to introduce themselves to you.Candidate questionnaire · Chatham Star-Tribune · chathamstartribune.com
“We must prioritize the beauty and architectural integrity of the entire Town, not just the Historic District, which can involve removing derelict structures”
Supports improving Chatham's sidewalks, walking trails and parks.
These local candidates would like to introduce themselves to you.Candidate questionnaire · Chatham Star-Tribune · chathamstartribune.com
“one of the most beautiful aspects of our community is how people enjoy our sidewalks, walking trails, and parks.”
Supports an abundant, affordable town water supply.
These local candidates would like to introduce themselves to you.Candidate questionnaire · Chatham Star-Tribune · chathamstartribune.com
“making sure that Chatham’s water supply is abundant and as affordable as we can make it”
Supports close review of how new businesses affect Chatham.
These local candidates would like to introduce themselves to you.Candidate questionnaire · Chatham Star-Tribune · chathamstartribune.com
“we need to have relentless foresight and curiosity about how new businesses and growth will impact us.”
William P. Black
No party listedIncumbent
Educator
The gist
- Supports making the Cherrystone Lake dam project the top priority.
- Supports continued replacement of aging water pipes and valves.
- Supports recodifying the town's ordinances.
- Supports working with civic clubs on recreation and beautification.
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Supports making the Cherrystone Lake dam project the top priority.
These local candidates would like to introduce themselves to you.Candidate questionnaire · Chatham Star-Tribune · chathamstartribune.com
“The Cherrystone Lake dam should be at the top of the list.”
Supports continued replacement of aging water pipes and valves.
These local candidates would like to introduce themselves to you.Candidate questionnaire · Chatham Star-Tribune · chathamstartribune.com
“the town has steadily been replacing aging infrastructure with modern piping and valving systems.”
Supports recodifying the town's ordinances.
These local candidates would like to introduce themselves to you.Candidate questionnaire · Chatham Star-Tribune · chathamstartribune.com
“My second top priority is a recodification of the town’s ordinances.”
Supports working with civic clubs on recreation and beautification.
These local candidates would like to introduce themselves to you.Candidate questionnaire · Chatham Star-Tribune · chathamstartribune.com
“A third priority is to work closely with our effective civic clubs on recreation and beautification projects.”
Teresa D. Easley
No party listedIncumbent
Former Pittsylvania County treasurer
The gist
- Supports prioritizing safe drinking water and dam safety.
- Supports town-wide water conservation during the drought.
- Supports Chatham's police, fire and rescue volunteers.
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Supports prioritizing safe drinking water and dam safety.
These local candidates would like to introduce themselves to you.Candidate questionnaire · Chatham Star-Tribune · chathamstartribune.com
“I feel our top 3 priorities are safe drinking water, our dams and living in a safe community.”
Supports town-wide water conservation during the drought.
These local candidates would like to introduce themselves to you.Candidate questionnaire · Chatham Star-Tribune · chathamstartribune.com
“We are in a drought and it will take all of us to conserve as we can.”
Supports Chatham's police, fire and rescue volunteers.
These local candidates would like to introduce themselves to you.Candidate questionnaire · Chatham Star-Tribune · chathamstartribune.com
“Our Police Department and Volunteers with the Chatham Fire Department and Chatham Rescue Squad maintain our safety.”
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; 6 issues covered in this race.