Colonial Beach Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
Robert C. "Bobby" Duke,
Jr
Robert C. "Bobby" Duke, Jr is running for Colonial Beach Town Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · Town Council
- 01Robert C. "Bobby" Duke, JrYou’re reading
- 02Jeff L. Eisensmith
- 03William Henry "Will" Nuckols III
- 04Rebecca J. "Becky" Stuart
Background
- About
- Colonial Beach native and graduate of its schools who has worked in local government in the town. His listed experience is municipal government, political and small business consulting.
All four candidates, William Henry "Will" Nuckols III, Robert C. "Bobby" Duke, Jr, Jeff L. Eisensmith and Rebecca J. "Becky" Stuart, submitted written answers to the same audience questions after the Chamber of Commerce forum. Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce · Sep 28, 2026
On the record: Robert C. "Bobby" Duke, Jr
7 sourced01Town budget1 sourced position
Written answer submitted to the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce after the candidate forum
Said a goal for his first 100 days would be funding core services without raising taxes or fees.
One of my goals would be to work toward funding our core services without increasing taxes or fees.”
Own statementColonial Beach Chamber of Commerce · Sep 28, 2026Link
02Water meters1 sourced position
Written answer submitted to the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce after the candidate forum
Said he is open to discussing the water meters if turning them on could lower costs for taxpayers.
I am open to discussing the water meters.”
Own statementColonial Beach Chamber of Commerce · Sep 28, 2026Link
03Short-term rentals1 sourced position
Written answer submitted to the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce after the candidate forum
Said he is comfortable with short-term rentals as they exist and does not want to limit them.
I am comfortable with short-term rentals as they currently exist in town. I’m not comfortable “limiting “ them for example.”
Own statementColonial Beach Chamber of Commerce · Sep 28, 2026Link
04Housing1 sourced position
Written answer submitted to the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce after the candidate forum
Said he would support changes that encourage more multifamily housing.
I would support changes that encourage more multifamily housing opportunities.”
Own statementColonial Beach Chamber of Commerce · Sep 28, 2026Link
05Growth and planning1 sourced position
Written answer submitted to the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce after the candidate forum
Said he would use the Comprehensive Plan as a roadmap but stay open to projects that do not fit it neatly.
I believe in using the comprehensive plan as the roadmap it was intended to be.”
Own statementColonial Beach Chamber of Commerce · Sep 28, 2026Link
06Fee discounts1 sourced position
Written answer submitted to the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce after the candidate forum
Said he supports the council-manager form of government, with the Town Manager negotiating with developers within Council policy.
Own statementColonial Beach Chamber of Commerce · Sep 28, 2026Link
07Infrastructure1 sourced position
Answer to the League of Women Voters VOTE411 questionnaire
Said he will lobby state and federal officials for help paying for infrastructure, roads, sidewalks and shoreline maintenance.
I will be a constant voice in lobbying our elected officials for the help we deserve.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
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