Pearl River Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Virgil R.
Phillips
Virgil R. Phillips is running for mayor of Pearl River in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Cheryl Schultheis.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Virgil R. PhillipsYou’re reading
- 02Cheryl Schultheis
Background
- About
- Pearl River alderman who owns a small lawn care business, Virgil and Sons. He previously worked at Lockheed Martin on the U.S. Space Shuttle External Tank Team.
- On the ballot as
- No Party
Mayor Joe Lee is not running for another term; aldermen Virgil R. Phillips and Cheryl Schultheis are running to replace him. NOLA.com · Sep 3, 2026
On the record: Virgil R. Phillips
6 sourced01Open government1 sourced position
Says the mayor must be available, transparent and listen to residents, and must work with the council rather than act alone.
Outreach is important. You have to be readily available, you have to be transparent of what you’re doing and listen to the people’s concerns”
Own statementNOLA.com · Sep 3, 2026Link
02Water and sewer1 sourced position
as reported by NOLA.com; not a direct quote
Hopes to lead the way on upgrading the town's sewer system.
Forum answerNOLA.com · Sep 3, 2026Link
03Town budget3 sourced positions
as reported by NOLA.com; not a direct quote
Focuses his campaign on working closely with the council, ensuring fiscal discipline and staying in communication with residents.
Forum answerNOLA.com · Sep 3, 2026Link
Voted yes on amending the FY2026 budget to add $250,000 in state funds to the police budget and refill the park fund used for two lawsuit settlements (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteTown of Pearl River special council meeting minutes, April 29, 2026 · Apr 29, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on the ordinance finalizing the FY2025 budget (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteTown of Pearl River council meeting minutes, May 19, 2026 · May 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Sewer tax1 sourced position
Voted yes on continuing the town's 0.25% sales tax for the sewer system (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteTown of Pearl River special council meeting minutes, May 28, 2026 · May 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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Town budget
In their words
Focuses his campaign on working closely with the council, ensuring fiscal discipline and staying in communication with residents.
Sep 3, 2026 ·as reported by NOLA.com; not a direct quote ·NOLA.com · Sep 3, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on amending the FY2026 budget to add $250,000 in state funds to the police budget and refill the park fund used for two lawsuit settlements (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Apr 29, 2026 ·Town of Pearl River special council meeting minutes, April 29, 2026 · Apr 29, 2026
Voted yes on the ordinance finalizing the FY2025 budget (passed 5-0, May 2026).
May 19, 2026 ·Town of Pearl River council meeting minutes, May 19, 2026 · May 19, 2026
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