West Point Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

J.T. "Jack"
Lawson

J.T. "Jack" Lawson, the incumbent, is running for mayor of West Point in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against C. Joe Sanders, Jr..

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The race · Mayor

4 sourced

01Growth1 sourced position

Quoted by The Virginian-Pilot
In October 2024 said council members were concerned about whether infrastructure could support the growth the town is seeing.
There’s a lot of growth and a lot of council concern about infrastructure being able to support the growth that we are seeing”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot (Tidewater Review) · Oct 9, 2024 Link

02Route 30/33 intersection2 sourced positions

As summarized in the Town Council minutes
Said the proposed Route 30/Route 33 lane configuration could improve traffic flow, although no solution would address every concern (July 2026).
Own statementWest Point Town Council minutes, July 28, 2026 · Jul 28, 2026 Link
As summarized in the Town Council minutes
Said the Town would not be responsible for funding the SmartScale project (July 2026).
Own statementWest Point Town Council minutes, July 28, 2026 · Jul 28, 2026 Link

03Council bylaws1 sourced position

As summarized in the Town Council minutes
When council bylaws were proposed, agreed rules of conduct could be helpful but noted that procedures are already outlined in the charter (January 2026).
Own statementWest Point Town Council work session minutes, January 27, 2026 · Jan 27, 2026 Link

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