Bedford Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
Stacey L.
Hailey
Stacey L. Hailey, the incumbent, is running for Bedford Town Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · Town Council
- 01Timothy R. Brooke
- 02Ann E. DeLong
- 03Stacey L. HaileyYou’re reading
- 04Danny L. Kirby
Background
- About
- Bedford councilman first elected in 2012 to the then-Bedford City Council, before reversion to a town. He has served with groups including the Bedford Fire Department, Bedford Main Street, Bedford Rotary Club and the Bower Center for the Arts.
Four candidates are running for three at-large seats, and Stacey L. Hailey is the only incumbent on the ballot. Virginia Department of Elections
Stacey L. Hailey, Ann E. DeLong, Timothy R. Brooke and Danny L. Kirby answered questions at a Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce candidate forum at Liberty Middle School. Bedford Bulletin · Sep 9, 2026
On the record: Stacey L. Hailey
14 sourced01Electric rates4 sourced positions
Voted yes on an amendment to apply 50% of the electric rate increase now and 50% at a later date (failed 2-5, August 2025).
Council voteBedford Town Council minutes, August 26, 2025 · Aug 26, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on the ordinance adopting the FY2026 electric rate tariff increase (passed 5-2, August 2025).
Council voteBedford Town Council minutes, August 26, 2025 · Aug 26, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on a $10 monthly electric surcharge for 24 months, with a review set for September (passed 5-1, May 2026).
Council voteBedford Town Council minutes, May 5, 2026 · May 5, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Said rising utility costs are a serious challenge and that he was one of only two council members who did not vote for the August 2025 electric rate increase.
Own statementBedford Bulletin · Sep 23, 2026Link
02Town budget3 sourced positions
Voted no on adopting the $44.8 million FY2026-2027 town budget (passed 5-2, June 2026).
Council voteBedford Town Council minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on setting the FY2026-2027 real estate tax rate at $0.28 per $100 of assessed value (passed 6-0, April 2026).
Council voteBedford Town Council minutes, April 7, 2026 · Apr 7, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Said the council has been planning for the end of the $750,000 a year in reversion money on July 1, 2028, and that new housing such as the Flora Apartments adds tax revenue.
Own statementBedford Bulletin · Sep 23, 2026Link
03Infill housing1 sourced position
Voted no on rezoning a lot from R-1 to R-3, which applicants said would allow two single-family houses (failed 1-6, August 2026).
Council voteBedford Town Council minutes, August 4, 2026 · Aug 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Short-term rentals1 sourced position
Voted yes on a conditional use permit for a homestay at 725 Longwood Avenue whose owner will not live on site (passed 4-2, July 2026).
Council voteBedford Town Council minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Vacant buildings1 sourced position
Voted no on adopting the Vacant Building Registry Ordinance (passed 4-2, May 2026).
Council voteBedford Town Council minutes, May 5, 2026 · May 5, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Longwood Avenue2 sourced positions
Voted yes on restriping Longwood Avenue between North and Oakwood streets to one lane each way, a center turn lane and two bike lanes (passed 5-2, August 2026).
Council voteBedford Town Council minutes, August 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on restoring a 35 mph speed limit on part of Longwood Avenue (failed 0-7, April 2026).
Council voteBedford Town Council minutes, April 21, 2026 · Apr 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Municipal Building1 sourced position
Said renovating the Municipal Building is a major expense that must be done, and that major electrical upgrades are needed in Centertown.
Own statementBedford Bulletin · Sep 23, 2026Link
08Why running1 sourced position
Said he is running for re-election because Bedford needs council members with strong leadership skills and high integrity.
I’m running for re-election because more than ever Bedford needs council members who have strong leadership skills and high integrity”
Own statementBedford Bulletin · Sep 23, 2026Link
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Stacey L. Hailey: their words and their votes on the same issue
Electric rates
In their words
Said rising utility costs are a serious challenge and that he was one of only two council members who did not vote for the August 2025 electric rate increase.
Sep 23, 2026 ·Bedford Bulletin · Sep 23, 2026
On the record
Voted no on the ordinance adopting the FY2026 electric rate tariff increase (passed 5-2, August 2025).
Aug 26, 2025 ·Bedford Town Council minutes, August 26, 2025 · Aug 26, 2025
Voted no on a $10 monthly electric surcharge for 24 months, with a review set for September (passed 5-1, May 2026).
May 5, 2026 ·Bedford Town Council minutes, May 5, 2026 · May 5, 2026
Town budget
In their words
Said the council has been planning for the end of the $750,000 a year in reversion money on July 1, 2028, and that new housing such as the Flora Apartments adds tax revenue.
Sep 23, 2026 ·Bedford Bulletin · Sep 23, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on setting the FY2026-2027 real estate tax rate at $0.28 per $100 of assessed value (passed 6-0, April 2026).
Apr 7, 2026 ·Bedford Town Council minutes, April 7, 2026 · Apr 7, 2026
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