Colonial Beach Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
William Henry "Will" Nuckols
III
William Henry "Will" Nuckols III 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. Eisensmith
- 03William Henry "Will" Nuckols IIIYou’re reading
- 04Rebecca J. "Becky" Stuart
Background
- About
- Colonial Beach resident who spoke at the May 6, 2026 Town Council hearings on the budget and utility fees.
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: William Henry "Will" Nuckols III
7 sourced01Water and sewer rates2 sourced positions
Public comment as summarized in the Town Council minutes
At a May 2026 public hearing, called the proposed water and sewer fee increase the equivalent of an aggressive tax that places a disproportionate burden on lower-income and fixed-income residents.
Own statementColonial Beach Town Council work session minutes, May 6, 2026 · May 6, 2026Link
Public comment as summarized in the Town Council minutes
Urged the Town Council to consider using general funds to offset the financial impact in the water and sewer funds.
Own statementColonial Beach Town Council work session minutes, May 6, 2026 · May 6, 2026Link
02Water meters1 sourced position
Written answer submitted to the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce after the candidate forum
Said he would advocate complying with the water meter grant requirements and would call for a review of all town grants.
If elected I would advocate for complying with the requirements in the water meter grant, as well as any other grant we received.”
Own statementColonial Beach Chamber of Commerce · Sep 28, 2026Link
03Fee discounts1 sourced position
Written answer submitted to the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce after the candidate forum
Said he would favor Town Code changes that create and clarify limits on significant discounts if Council guidance to staff falls short.
Failing that, I would be favorable to making changes in town code that create and clarify limits for providing significant discounts.”
Own statementColonial Beach Chamber of Commerce · Sep 28, 2026Link
04Growth and planning1 sourced position
Written answer submitted to the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce after the candidate forum
Said development proposals should give the greatest consideration to the Comprehensive Plan.
Development proposals need to give the greatest consideration to the comprehensive plan.”
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 the town lacks the data to know whether short-term rentals are causing a housing problem.
At this point we lack the data that truly lets us understand if there is a problem, and if it does exist, what is the core of the problem and then how can it be mitigated.”
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 will remain highly skeptical of calls for the council to go into closed session.
And therefore, I will remain highly skeptical of any call to go into closed session”
Own statementColonial Beach Chamber of Commerce · Sep 28, 2026Link
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