Chase City Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
James E.
Bohannon
James E. Bohannon, the incumbent, is running for Chase City Town Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · Town Council
- 01James E. BohannonYou’re reading
- 02Dora W. Garner
- 03Brenda A. HatcherIncumbent
- 04LaTrisha M. McCargoIncumbent
Background
- About
- Chase City vice mayor who has served 17 years on council and a retired Parker Oil Company manager.
On the record: James E. Bohannon
7 sourced01Lee building and downtown housing3 sourced positions
Voted yes on the resolution supporting the IDA loan for the Lee building apartment project (passed 6-0, April 2026).
Council voteChase City Town Council minutes · Apr 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on selling the Lee building to Echelon Resources for $1 (failed 3-2, February 2025).
Council voteThe Mecklenburg Sun (SoVaNOW) · Feb 13, 2025LinkHow the council voted
as reported by The Mecklenburg Sun
Argued during the February 2025 debate that the town could get more than $1 for the Lee building.
I can’t see turning it over for that price. I think we can get more than $1.”
Own statementThe Mecklenburg Sun (SoVaNOW) · Feb 13, 2025Link
02Water and sewer fees1 sourced position
Voted yes on raising water and sewer tap fees to cost plus $300 (passed 6-0, October 2025).
Council voteChase City Town Council minutes · Oct 14, 2025LinkHow the council voted
03Airport1 sourced position
Voted yes on raising airport hangar rent to $125 a month starting January 2026 (passed 6-0, October 2025).
Council voteChase City Town Council minutes · Oct 14, 2025LinkHow the council voted
04Why running1 sourced position
Says he is committed to being involved, listening to citizens and addressing community needs.
I believe in being involved, listening to our citizens, and working to address the needs of our community”
Own statementThe Mecklenburg Sun (SoVaNOW) · Oct 14, 2026Link
05Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Chase City Town Council in 2022 (won).
Own statementVirginia Department of Elections · Nov 8, 2022Link
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James E. Bohannon: their words and their votes on the same issue
Lee building and downtown housing
In their words
Argued during the February 2025 debate that the town could get more than $1 for the Lee building.
Feb 13, 2025 ·as reported by The Mecklenburg Sun ·The Mecklenburg Sun (SoVaNOW) · Feb 13, 2025
On the record
Voted no on selling the Lee building to Echelon Resources for $1 (failed 3-2, February 2025).
Feb 13, 2025 ·The Mecklenburg Sun (SoVaNOW) · Feb 13, 2025
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