Marion Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
Debra A.
Hayes
Debra A. Hayes, the incumbent, is running for Marion Town Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 7 candidates are running for 4 seats.
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The race · Town Council
- 01James R. "Jim" Barker
- 02Larry W. CarterIncumbent
- 03Debra A. HayesYou’re reading
- 04Suzanne B. JenningsIncumbent
- 05Tricia L. SpencerIncumbent
- 06Gregory Allen Taylor
- 07Mavis S. Williams
Background
- About
- Won one of two Marion Town Council seats in an April 2025 special election.
Seven candidates are running for four Town Council seats; Suzanne B. Jennings, Tricia L. Spencer, Larry W. Carter and Debra A. Hayes are incumbents. Cardinal News
Debra A. Hayes did not attend the October 2026 Smyth County candidates forum. Three County News · Oct 11, 2026
On the record: Debra A. Hayes
6 sourced01Budget and utility rates2 sourced positions
Voted yes on the $19,977,092 FY2026-27 budget, which included a 5% water and sewer rate increase (passed 8-0, June 2026).
Council voteMarion Town Council minutes, June 15, 2026 · Jun 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on a bond of up to $580,450 for Phase 8 sewer work (passed 8-0, September 2026).
Council voteMarion Town Council minutes, September 21, 2026 · Sep 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Main Street properties1 sourced position
Voted yes on buying 221 West Main Street and 540 and 551 South Main Street with special project funds (passed 8-0, September 2026).
Council voteMarion Town Council minutes, September 21, 2026 · Sep 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Callan Drive park1 sourced position
Voted yes on accepting the Callan Drive Recreation Park master plan and moving forward with Plan One A (passed 7-0, August 2026).
Council voteMarion Town Council minutes, August 17, 2026 · Aug 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Town administration1 sourced position
Voted yes on appointing Samantha White as assistant town manager in charge of administration (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteMarion Town Council minutes, June 30, 2026 (special called meeting) · Jun 30, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Past elections1 sourced position
Ran for Marion Town Council in a 2025 special election (won).
Own statementVirginia Elections Database · Apr 8, 2025Link
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