Dumfries Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Derrick R.
Wood
Derrick R. Wood, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Dumfries in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Brian K. Fields.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Brian K. Fields
- 02Derrick R. WoodYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Mayor of Dumfries since 2018 and a member of the Town Council since 2012.
- Campaign website
- derrickrwood.com
On the record: Derrick R. Wood
12 sourced01Economic Development Authority3 sourced positions
Made and voted for the motion creating the town's Economic Development Authority (passed 6-1, April 2025).
Council voteDumfries Town Council minutes, April 15, 2025 · Apr 15, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on the ordinance repealing the Economic Development Authority (failed 3-4, January 2026).
Council voteDumfries Town Council minutes, January 6, 2026 · Jan 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on a resolution setting a first-year focus for the Economic Development Authority (failed 3-3, January 2026).
Council voteDumfries Town Council minutes, January 20, 2026 · Jan 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Budget3 sourced positions
His website credits the town with General Fund growth from $4.8 million to more than $12.1 million between fiscal 2018 and 2026.
Own statementDerrick R. WoodLink
Voted yes on adopting the fiscal 2025-26 all-funds budget and fee schedule (passed 4-3, April 2025).
Council voteDumfries Town Council minutes, April 15, 2025 · Apr 15, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on the fiscal 2026-27 all-funds budget (passed 7-0, April 2026).
Council voteDumfries Town Council minutes, April 21, 2026 · Apr 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Community center1 sourced position
Voted yes on accepting the conceptual plan for the Clyde Washington Community Center with a pool (Plan B) (passed 7-0, April 2026).
Council voteDumfries Town Council minutes, April 21, 2026 · Apr 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Main Street parking1 sourced position
Voted no on directing staff to evaluate options to address council concerns about parking at Aras on Main (passed 6-1, April 2026).
Council voteDumfries Town Council minutes, April 21, 2026 · Apr 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05License plate cameras1 sourced position
Made and voted for the motion accepting the Flock Safety automated license plate reader policy (passed 7-0, June 2026).
Council voteDumfries Town Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Rental inspections1 sourced position
Voted yes on amending, rather than repealing, the rental dwelling inspection ordinance (amendment passed 7-0 after repeal failed 0-7, September 2025).
Council voteDumfries Town Council minutes, September 16, 2025 · Sep 16, 2025LinkHow the council voted
07Town staff pay1 sourced position
Voted no on the ordinance amending the town's job classification and compensation system (passed 5-1, January 2026).
Council voteDumfries Town Council minutes, January 20, 2026 · Jan 20, 2026Link
08Council pay1 sourced position
Voted yes on the ordinance amending council salaries (passed 7-0, March 2025).
Council voteDumfries Town Council minutes, March 18, 2025 · Mar 18, 2025LinkHow the council voted
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Derrick R. Wood: their words and their votes on the same issue
Budget
In their words
His website credits the town with General Fund growth from $4.8 million to more than $12.1 million between fiscal 2018 and 2026.
On the record
Voted yes on adopting the fiscal 2025-26 all-funds budget and fee schedule (passed 4-3, April 2025).
Apr 15, 2025 ·Dumfries Town Council minutes, April 15, 2025 · Apr 15, 2025
Voted yes on the fiscal 2026-27 all-funds budget (passed 7-0, April 2026).
Apr 21, 2026 ·Dumfries Town Council minutes, April 21, 2026 · Apr 21, 2026
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