Clifton Forge Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
Michael L.
Foster
Michael L. Foster, the incumbent, is running for Clifton Forge Town Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · Town Council
- 01Dale E. BurdetteIncumbent
- 02Michael L. FosterYou’re reading
- 03Deborah A. LaudermilkIncumbent
- 04Pamela E. Lightfoot
Background
- About
- Owner of Jack Mason's Tavern and Brewery in Clifton Forge since 2022. Was a member of the Clifton Forge Planning Commission when he applied for a vacant council seat in May 2026.
Michael L. Foster was appointed by the council in May 2026 to fill the unexpired term of former Councilman Benjamin Nicely, who resigned. Alleghany Journal · May 26, 2026
On the record: Michael L. Foster
6 sourced01Vacant buildings1 sourced position
as transcribed by The Virginian Review (Oct. 3, 2024 debate)
Said a vacant-property registry is the first step on run-down properties and that he would work with state legislators on the issue (October 2024 debate).
Forum answerThe Virginian Review · Oct 4, 2024Link
02Town hiring1 sourced position
as transcribed by The Virginian Review (Oct. 3, 2024 debate)
Said an independent group should review town hires when a candidate is related to a local government official (October 2024 debate).
I think that an independent hiring group should be formed if there is any family relation involved”
Forum answerThe Virginian Review · Oct 4, 2024Link
03Electing the mayor1 sourced position
as transcribed by The Virginian Review (Oct. 3, 2024 debate)
Said voters should choose whether to elect the mayor, possibly through a referendum (October 2024 debate).
Forum answerThe Virginian Review · Oct 4, 2024Link
04Downtown2 sourced positions
as transcribed by The Virginian Review (Oct. 3, 2024 debate)
Said rehabilitating downtown has been his top priority (October 2024 debate).
My top priority has been, from the start, been to rehabilitate the downtown”
Forum answerThe Virginian Review · Oct 4, 2024Link
as reported by The Virginian Review; not a direct quote
Said his vision is to have the storefronts on Main Street and Ridgeway filled (August 2024 forum).
Forum answerThe Virginian Review · Aug 22, 2024Link
05Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Clifton Forge Town Council in 2024 (lost).
Own statementVirginia Elections Database · Nov 5, 2024Link
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