Colonial Beach Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
Jeff L.
Eisensmith
Jeff L. Eisensmith 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, Jr
- 02Jeff L. EisensmithYou’re reading
- 03William Henry "Will" Nuckols III
- 04Rebecca J. "Becky" Stuart
Background
- About
- Retired Department of Homeland Security executive and president of the nonprofit Colonial Beach Greenspace. He was the department's Chief Information Security Officer from 2003 to 2013.
- Campaign website
- www.jeffeisensmithforcb.net
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: Jeff L. Eisensmith
6 sourced01Water meters1 sourced position
Written answer submitted to the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce after the candidate forum
Said he would advocate completing the water meter installations and moving to use-based billing.
I would advocate for the completion of the water meter installations and moving to a use-based system for charging town residents.”
Own statementColonial Beach Chamber of Commerce · Sep 28, 2026Link
02Fee discounts1 sourced position
Written answer submitted to the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce after the candidate forum
Said he would support requiring Town Council approval for deep discounts on development permits or projects.
I would support Town Council approval being required for deep discounts to development permits/projects.”
Own statementColonial Beach Chamber of Commerce · Sep 28, 2026Link
03Growth and planning1 sourced position
Written answer submitted to the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce after the candidate forum
Said he would lean on the long-term Comprehensive Plan when weighing a controversial development proposal.
When considering a controversial development proposal I’m going to lean into the long term plan.”
Own statementColonial Beach Chamber of Commerce · Sep 28, 2026Link
04Town budget1 sourced position
Written answer submitted to the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce after the candidate forum
Said he wants to increase year-round tourism to help local businesses and keep resident taxes flat.
Increase our tourism numbers throughout the year to help our local businesses, and keep resident taxes flat.”
Own statementColonial Beach Chamber of Commerce · Sep 28, 2026Link
05Short-term rentals1 sourced position
Written answer submitted to the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce after the candidate forum
Said he would be agreeable to looking into short-term rentals more closely if elected.
I would be agreeable to looking into this more closely if I was elected to Town Council.”
Own statementColonial Beach Chamber of Commerce · Sep 28, 2026Link
06Transparency1 sourced position
Written answer submitted to the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce after the candidate forum
Said he plans to publish a digest of Town Council discussions after meetings.
The discussion that happens at Council isn’t captured in the brief, and I’m planning on publishing a digest after the meeting that fills that gap.”
Own statementColonial Beach Chamber of Commerce · Sep 28, 2026Link
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