Tappahannock Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Troy L.
Balderson
Troy L. Balderson is running for mayor of Tappahannock in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Carolyn S. Barrett.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Troy L. BaldersonYou’re reading
- 02Carolyn S. Barrett
Background
- About
- Tappahannock Town Council member since 2012 and a career firefighter/medic for Hanover County.
On the record: Troy L. Balderson
9 sourced01Taxes and budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the FY2027 budget and tax rates, including a real estate rate of $0.13 per $100 (passed 4-2, May 2026).
Council voteTappahannock Town Council special meeting minutes, May 27, 2026 · May 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Borrowing2 sourced positions
Voted yes on the ordinance authorizing a general obligation bond of up to $1.4 million for capital projects (passed 4-2, July 2026).
Council voteTappahannock Town Council minutes, July 13, 2026 · Jul 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on moving ahead with Huntington financing of up to $1.4 million for capital needs (3-3 tie broken by the mayor's yes vote, June 2026).
Council voteTappahannock Town Council minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Church Lane road diet1 sourced position
Voted yes on denying a resolution of support for VDOT's Route 17 and Queen Street road diet SMART Scale application (passed 6-0, July 2026).
Council voteTappahannock Town Council minutes, July 13, 2026 · Jul 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Housing and zoning2 sourced positions
Voted yes on rezoning about 13 acres at Warner Street and Pegram Lane from general commercial to multi-family residential (failed 2-3, February 2025).
Council voteTappahannock Town Council minutes, February 10, 2025 · Feb 10, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Said the town had tried to acquire the former Primis Bank property on Church Lane before it became a RAMS store, which the zoning allowed.
It just disappeared from underneath us with no idea where it went. But, the zoning ordinance in place allowed it.”
Own statementThe Rappahannock Times · Oct 14, 2026Link
05Animal shelter1 sourced position
Voted yes on giving Essex County 12 more months to vacate the animal shelter on Airport Road and opening talks with the county (passed 5-0, September 2026).
Council voteTappahannock Town Council minutes, September 14, 2026 · Sep 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Experience1 sourced position
Said his years on the council would help guide a council that could be half new members.
I feel my years of experience on Council will help me guide a dynamic change that is going to happen.”
Forum answerThe Rappahannock Times · Oct 14, 2026Link
07Past elections1 sourced position
Ran for Tappahannock Town Council in 2022 (won).
Own statementVirginia Department of Elections · Nov 8, 2022Link
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