City & town
Richlands Town Council
- Vote for
- 3
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 5
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The Richlands Town Council sets the town's budget, taxes and ordinances.
Taxes & budget
Lynna M. MitchellNo party listed
- Supports new revenue sources instead of higher rates and taxes.
Frances D. MeadowsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Daniel L. "DJ" LankfordNo party listed
No documented position found.
Laura A. MolloNo party listed
- Voted against tax and utility increases during budget deficits.
- Proposed abolishing the town personal property tax.
Rick L. Wood IINo party listed
No documented position found.
Education
Lynna M. MitchellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Frances D. MeadowsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Daniel L. "DJ" LankfordNo party listed
No documented position found.
Laura A. MolloNo party listed
- Supported bringing the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to Richlands.
Rick L. Wood IINo party listed
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Lynna M. MitchellNo party listed
- Pledges to examine ways to ease electricity costs.
Frances D. MeadowsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Daniel L. "DJ" LankfordNo party listed
No documented position found.
Laura A. MolloNo party listed
No documented position found.
Rick L. Wood IINo party listed
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Lynna M. MitchellNo party listed
- Supports close review of the $17 million generator project.
Frances D. MeadowsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Daniel L. "DJ" LankfordNo party listed
No documented position found.
Laura A. MolloNo party listed
- Supports prioritizing water, wastewater and drainage repairs.
Rick L. Wood IINo party listed
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Lynna M. MitchellNo party listed
- Supports more engagement between residents and town government.
Frances D. MeadowsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Daniel L. "DJ" LankfordNo party listed
No documented position found.
Laura A. MolloNo party listed
- Pledges fiscal responsibility and transparency in spending.
Rick L. Wood IINo 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; 5 issues covered in this race.