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Powhatan Board accepts District 5 supervisor’s resignation, directs special election and interim-appointment process
Summary
The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors voted 5–0 to accept Denise Morrissette’s resignation effective May 15, 2026, directed the county attorney to petition the Circuit Court for a special election on Nov. 3, 2026, and instructed the county administrator to open an application process for an interim District 5 supervisor.
The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors unanimously accepted Supervisor Denise Morrissette’s resignation and set steps to fill the impending District 5 vacancy.
At a March 23 meeting, the board voted 5–0 to acknowledge and accept Morrissette’s resignation effective May 15, 2026. The board directed County Attorney Kalli Jackson to petition the Circuit Court to issue a writ calling a special election to coincide with the next…
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