Amherst Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
S.S. "Sonny"
Sundaramurthy
S.S. "Sonny" Sundaramurthy, the incumbent, is running for Amherst Town Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 2 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Town Council
- 01Ventris C. Gibson
- 02S.S. "Sonny" SundaramurthyYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Retired Navy Surface Warfare Officer who works for the Navy as a financial management analyst. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Liberty University School of Law.
On the record: S.S. "Sonny" Sundaramurthy
7 sourced01Zoning and business rules2 sourced positions
as described on the Town of Amherst council members page
The town's council page lists his goals as more affordable housing, low taxes and a low-regulation environment for small businesses.
Own statementTown of AmherstLink
Voted yes on the amendments to Chapter 24, Zoning and Subdivisions, recommended by the Planning Commission (passed 4-0, September 2026).
Council voteTown of Amherst · Oct 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Board appointments1 sourced position
Voted no on appointing Janice Wheaton to the Planning Commission as a citizen member (tied 2-2; motion withdrawn, September 2026).
Council voteTown of Amherst · Oct 14, 2026Link
03Inoperable vehicles1 sourced position
Voted yes on the ordinance amending Chapter 20, Article IV, Abandoned Vehicles (passed 3-1, August 2026).
Council voteTown of Amherst · Sep 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Council vacancy3 sourced positions
Voted yes on appointing Ventris Gibson as interim council member (passed 3-1, August 2026).
Council voteTown of Amherst · Sep 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on naming Ventris Gibson as the proposed interim council member, to be appointed at the August 12 meeting (passed 2-1, July 2026).
Council voteTown of Amherst · Aug 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on asking the Circuit Court to hold the special election with the November 2, 2027 general election (passed 3-0, July 2026).
Council voteTown of Amherst · Aug 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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