Nelson County’s U.S. Census count of 14,775 reflects a fairly rural community and one that will stay that way if Weldon Cooper’s 2050 estimate of 14,438 turns out to be accurate.
This year, there are two districts up for election in Nelson County.
South District
In the South District, independent Kathryn D. Allen and Republican Jessica L. Ligon are seeking to replace Robert Barton.
Ligon has raised $3,612 through October 26 including a $500 loan from herself. There’s a $1000 donation from the Nelson County Republican Party and $500 from the Republican Party of the 5th District. There has been $1,303 in expenses, with $1,162 of that in in-kind expenses. There was an ending balance of $2,307 at the end of the period.
Allen has raised $700 and spent $469.
Neither candidate responded to Charlottesville Tomorrow’s Q&A.
In the School Board race for the South District, incumbent Ceaser Perkins faces a challenge from Phillip Purvis. Neither responded to Charlottesville Tomorrow’s request for information.
Perkins was first elected in 2015 and was unopposed that year as well as 2019. He’s raised no money but has filed a report with the Virginia Department of Elections all the same.
Learn more about the race from this August 16 article from Emma Martin in the Nelson County Times.
West District
Incumbent J. David Parr is seeking another term on the Board of Supervisors to represent the West District. The Republican has raised $1,050 with $1,000 of that coming from the Republican Party of Nelson County. He’s spent $2 so far this year and that was on office expenses.
Parr faces independent Mark Franklin who has reported $25 in contributions and $8 in expenditures, all under the category “Legal/Accounting/Bank Fees.”
Neither responded to Charlottesville Tomorrow’s Q&A.
There is one candidate for the School Board in the West District. Shannon Powell is running for re-election unopposed.
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