Candidates have until Aug. 15 to file for November election
By Heather Michon
Correspondent
After serving as commissioner of the revenue for nearly 22 years, Andrew (Mel) Sheridan informed the Board of Supervisors in June that he would be retiring on December 31.
With two years remaining on his most recent term, the resignation has triggered a special election in November.
Commissioner of the revenue is one of five “constitutional” offices in Fluvanna County. Along with court clerk, commonwealth’s attorney, treasurer and sheriff, commissioners stand for election every four years.
Candidates for Sheridan’s position would serve the remainder of his unexpired term, ending on December 31, 2027, and would have to run again for a full four-year term starting in January 2028.
Citizens interested in running for the seat have until Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. to complete the necessary paperwork and file it with the registrar. Detailed instructions for filing can be found at https://www.fluvannacounty.org/registrar/page/writ-election-commission-revenue
School board
There is likely to be a separate special election called to fill the unexpired term of Fork Union School Board representative Danny Reed, who resigned earlier this month to take a teaching position with Fluvanna County Public Schools.
The School Board has announced a schedule to appoint an interim member to serve until Dec. 31, but no writ of special election has been issued.
Vote Nov 4.
The special election for commissioner will be held alongside the general election on Nov4. Already on the ballot are candidates for the Virginia House of Delegates, the Board of Supervisors, and the School Board.
In-person voting begins Sept. 19 and extends until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Questions about running for office or voting in upcoming and special elections can be directed to the Fluvanna County Registrar’s Office at 434-589-3593.
