Marion Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
Suzanne B.
Jennings
Suzanne B. Jennings, 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. HayesIncumbent
- 04Suzanne B. JenningsYou’re reading
- 05Tricia L. SpencerIncumbent
- 06Gregory Allen Taylor
- 07Mavis S. Williams
Background
- About
- Marion Town Council member for 20 years and a former chair of the Smyth County Board of Supervisors.
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
On the record: Suzanne B. Jennings
10 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
Moved to adopt a bond of up to $580,450 for Phase 8 sewer work and voted yes (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 park2 sourced positions
Seconded and voted yes on accepting the Callan Drive Recreation Park master plan, 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
as reported by Three County News; not a direct quote
Said she is proud of the Callan Drive park project.
Forum answerThree County News · Oct 11, 2026Link
04Downtown and housing1 sourced position
as reported by Three County News; not a direct quote
Cited her work with the Marion Economic Development Authority to develop 66 properties through the BAUD program.
Forum answerThree County News · Oct 11, 2026Link
05Open government1 sourced position
as reported by Three County News; not a direct quote
Said she is available to answer questions and listen to citizens.
Forum answerThree County News · Oct 11, 2026Link
06Town 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
07Past elections2 sourced positions
Ran for Mayor of Marion in 2024 (lost).
Own statementVirginia Elections Database · Nov 5, 2024Link
Ran for Marion Town Council in 2022 (won).
Own statementVirginia Department of Elections · Nov 8, 2022Link
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