March 17, 2008
Shahady formally announces council bid
Ward I Lynchburg City Council candidate Tom Shahady made his official campaign announcement from the shores of College Lake this morning. Shahady, an environmental science professor at Lynchburg College, pointed to the lake’s receding waters as an example of the city’s overall ecological strife.
March 16, 2008
City says no to election forum
The League of Women Voters of Lynchburg has to reassess plans after learning its customary election forum won’t be aired on public television this year.
March 11, 2008
Ward I Councilman Gillette seeks to keep seat
Ward I City Councilman Mike Gillette outlined a re-election platform of smart growth, fiscal responsibility and transparency in government Tuesday, highlighting his own initiatives to further those causes while in office.
March 06, 2008
Council contender Martin makes it official
Ward I City Council candidate Jim Martin made his formal announcement Thursday at the Boonsboro Road fire station - a site chosen, he said, to punctuate his commitment to public safety.March 04, 2008
City Council sees late contender for Ward II
A last-minute entry to the Lynchburg City Council election has left all four of the city's wards locked in contested races.March 03, 2008
Two more shoot for Ward I council seat
Two new challengers have emerged in Lynchburg's City Council race - both in Ward I where incumbent Mike Gillette has already confirmed his intention to run for re-election.February 21, 2008
Marshall makes it official with Ward III council bid
Education, workforce investment and smart growth will be the priorities of Ward III City Council candidate Nat Marshall, he announced Thursday.Nat Marshall formally announces City Council run
Posted 1:40 p.m. Nat Marshall, who's seeking to unseat one-term incumbent Jeff Helgeson, named education, workforce investment and smart growth as the priorities of his campaign.February 13, 2008
Former student takes on teacher for City Council seat
Self-employed Lynchburg engineer Turner Perrow announced Wednesday he will seek the Ward IV seat on City Council, pitting himself against retired teacher Marie Waller.Engineer announces bid for council seat
Posted 3:25 p.m. Turner Perrow, 33, is pitting himself against retired teacher Marie Waller, who announced her candidacy for that same office on Monday.February 11, 2008
Former teacher seeking Ward IV City Council spot
Longtime educator Marie Waller announced Monday she plans to seek the Ward IV seat on Lynchburg City Council.Marie Waller plans to seek City Council seat
Posted at 5:45 p.m.:Long-time educator Marie Waller announced Monday she plans to seek the Ward IV seat on Lynchburg City Council.
February 06, 2008
Councilman Seiffert announces retirement
After almost eight years in office, City Councilman Joe Seiffert said he feels it's time to retire.City Councilman Seiffert will not seek re-election
Posted 3:30 p.m. Joseph Seiffert, 64, has been Ward IV's councilman since 2000. He called his time in office "a privilege and an honor" but said that it is time for him to step aside.February 04, 2008
