By Heather Michon
Correspondent
The Fluvanna County School Board unanimously voted to appoint Nikki Sheridan as interim representative for Fork Union during a brief special meeting on Wednesday (Aug. 20).
Sheridan, who was previously appointed by the school board as a citizen representative to the Library Resources Review Committee (LRRC), was one of four residents to apply for the interim position following the resignation of Danny Reed on July 18.
Charles Rittenhouse (Cunningham), who nominated Sheridan at the start of the special meeting, said he “thoroughly enjoyed the interviews” with Sheridan and fellow applicants Ashleigh Crocker, Anthony Edmonds, and Faith Stuart, but felt that Sheridan was the most qualified for the position.
James Kelley (Palmyra) said he had also enjoyed the interview process. “I thought some really interesting ideas came out of each and every one of them,” he said.
Sheridan will serve as interim member until Dec. 31, with a permanent replacement selected in a special election in November.
Reed’s mid-term departure means that four of the five School Board seats will be on the ballot in November.
Scottsville resident Jenn Butler announced on Friday that she will be on the ballot for Fork Union. Chair Andrew Pullen is not seeking another term as Columbia representative, with Sean Brennan running for the open position. Andre Key is running unopposed for a fresh term as Rivanna’s representative, while Charles Rittenhouse is facing a challenge from Sarah Johnson in Cunningham.
The special elections will be held along with the general election on Nov. 4. Early voting begins on Sept. 19.
