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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Pearisburg Town Council Election 2026

1 of 7 council seats are on the ballot, with 2 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

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Voters across the town choose one of two candidates for one Town Council seat, for a term ending December 31, 2027.

Registration deadline · Oct 23

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What the next council decides

01Budget and taxes4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn June 2026 the council adopted the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget by a 5-1 vote, with one member abstaining.

What's on the tableThe next council will set the real estate tax rate and adopt the fiscal year 2027-2028 budget.

02Water and sewer rates3 sourced facts

Where it standsWater and sewer charges and monthly infrastructure fees rose on July 1, 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether to change water and sewer rates again to pay for aging systems.

03Wastewater treatment plant3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe town is seeking federal grants for engineering and construction work on its wastewater treatment plant, which was built in 1984.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide how to pay the local share of a new or improved wastewater plant.

04Housing and zoning3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn 2026 the council adopted zoning changes for accessory dwelling units and manufactured homes.

What's on the tableThe next council will rule on further zoning changes and permits under these rules.

2 notes on these statements

Council member Gary Fields resigned effective August 11, 2026. Pearisburg Town Council minutes, August 11, 2026 · Aug 11, 2026

Isaac Wall and Robert Parks were considered for an interim appointment to the vacancy left by Gary Fields, for a term ending December 31, 2027. Pearisburg Town Council minutes, September 1, 2026 (special meeting) · Sep 1, 2026

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  1. 1. After reassessments raise property values, how should the town set its real estate tax rate?

  2. 2. Should water and sewer rates rise to pay for aging pipes and plants?

  3. 3. Should homeowners be allowed to add accessory dwelling units?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted6 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

6 stay (not up this year): Cathy Clark, Amanda Davis, Robert L. Dickerson, Kristi Eaton, Robert Parks, Zachary B. Smith1 on this ballot

7 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

  • Pearisburg is governed by a seven-member Town Council led by an elected Mayor, and each member serves a four-year term. Town of Pearisburg
  • The Town Council appoints a Town Manager, who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the town. Town of Pearisburg
  • The Town Council meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the Council Chambers of the Pearisburg Municipal Building. Town of Pearisburg
  • The November 2026 special election fills a Town Council seat for a term ending December 31, 2027. Virginia Department of Elections

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