Board appoints Kenneth Bell as interim supervisor for Dendron/Linden district

Aug 14, 2025

The Surry County Board appointed Kenneth Bell as interim supervisor for the Dendron/Linden district until a special election on Nov. 4; the board noted the appointment is required under Virginia code and congratulated both applicants.

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The Board of Supervisors voted to appoint Kenneth Bell as interim supervisor for the Dendron/Linden district following a motion, second and voice vote. County staff summarized that Supervisor Drury resigned on July 4 and the Circuit Court set a special election for Nov. 4; Virginia code allows the board to appoint an interim supervisor until the election and qualification of the newly elected official.

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