Louisa Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
David M.
Purcell
David M. Purcell is running for Louisa Town Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 2 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Town Council
- 01Graven W. Craig
- 02David M. PurcellYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Louisa native who runs JS Purcell Lumber, one of the town's oldest continuously operating businesses.
- How the press groups them
- Durvin B. Corker is running as a ticket with David M. Purcell and Graven W. Craig. Engage Louisa · Oct 19, 2026
The mayor's race (Ashley B. Michael) and the two four-year council seats (Graven W. Craig and David M. Purcell) are uncontested; only the special election has more candidates than seats. Virginia Department of Elections
David M. Purcell was appointed this summer to the seat vacated by his nephew, John Jerl Purcell IV, and Graven W. Craig was appointed to Daniel Crawford's seat until the special election. Engage Louisa · Aug 24, 2026
On the record: David M. Purcell
5 sourced01Town manager2 sourced positions
Said hiring the right town manager is his top priority, and that the town has engaged a firm to help.
We have engaged a firm that specializes in helping us [hire someone] for that position. That’s a very high priority,”
Forum answerEngage Louisa · Oct 19, 2026Link
Voted yes on moving forward with the Berkeley Group regarding town management (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteTown of Louisa · Jul 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Community events1 sourced position
Voted yes on the Community Event Ordinance (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteTown of Louisa · Jun 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the FY2026-27 budget resolution and tax rate ordinance (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteTown of Louisa · Jun 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Police1 sourced position
Voted yes on using surplus police salary funds, up to $14,227, for mold remediation (passed 4-1, May 2026).
Council voteTown of Louisa · May 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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David M. Purcell: their words and their votes on the same issue
Town manager
In their words
Said hiring the right town manager is his top priority, and that the town has engaged a firm to help.
Oct 19, 2026 ·Engage Louisa · Oct 19, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on moving forward with the Berkeley Group regarding town management (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Jul 21, 2026 ·Town of Louisa · Jul 21, 2026
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