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Clifton Forge · On the record

How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Clifton Forge voter guide

Council vacancy

May 26, 2026

Appointing Michael Foster to the unexpired council seat of Ben Nicely

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, May 2026

  • YesCarl "Shorty" Wolfe Jr.Voted yes on appointing Michael Foster to the unexpired council seat of Ben Nicely (passed 4-0, May 2026).
  • YesDeborah A. LaudermilkVoted yes on appointing Michael Foster to the unexpired council seat of Ben Nicely (passed 4-0, May 2026).
  • YesJeff IrvineVoted yes on appointing Michael Foster to the unexpired council seat of Ben Nicely (passed 4-0, May 2026).

Alleghany Journal · May 26, 2026Link

Mayor selection

Jan 14, 2025

Jeff Irvine's re-election as mayor

Result as recorded: passed 3-2, January 2025

  • YesCarl "Shorty" Wolfe Jr.Voted yes on Jeff Irvine's re-election as mayor (passed 3-2, January 2025).
  • YesDale E. BurdetteVoted yes on Jeff Irvine's re-election as mayor (passed 3-2, January 2025).
  • YesJeff IrvineVoted yes on Jeff Irvine's re-election as mayor (passed 3-2, January 2025).
  • NoDeborah A. LaudermilkVoted no on Jeff Irvine's re-election as mayor (passed 3-2, January 2025).

Alleghany Journal · Jan 14, 2025Link

Jan 14, 2025

Benjamin Nicely's nomination for mayor

Result as recorded: failed 2-3, January 2025

  • YesDeborah A. LaudermilkVoted yes on Benjamin Nicely's nomination for mayor (failed 2-3, January 2025).
  • NoCarl "Shorty" Wolfe Jr.Voted no on Benjamin Nicely's nomination for mayor (failed 2-3, January 2025).
  • NoDale E. BurdetteVoted no on Benjamin Nicely's nomination for mayor (failed 2-3, January 2025).
  • NoJeff IrvineVoted no on Benjamin Nicely's nomination for mayor (failed 2-3, January 2025).

Alleghany Journal · Jan 14, 2025Link

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