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Surry supervisor resigns; board authorizes writ of election to seek special election Nov. 3
Summary
Supervisor Calhoun submitted a resignation effective immediately; the board authorized staff to file a writ of election with the circuit court and recommended holding the special election on the Nov. 3, 2026 general-election date, with an interim appointment to be made under the code-required timeline.
Supervisor Calhoun told the board April 2 that he was submitting his resignation "effective immediately," citing concerns about fairness in board operations and election processes. Chair Brian Pierce acknowledged receipt of the resignation letter and the board reviewed next steps for filling the Surry District vacancy.
County staff (Ms. Perkins) outlined the two-step process required by state law: file a writ of election with the circuit court within 15 days of the vacancy (the board recommended the Nov. 3, 2026 general-election date for cost and scheduling reasons), and appoint an interim qualified voter of the Surry District to serve until the special election (appointment required within 45 days). Supervisor Drew moved and the board authorized staff to submit a writ of election recommending Nov. 3, 2026; the motion passed.
Ms. Perkins also described the public process used last year (letters of interest, interviews in closed session, followed by a public meeting announcement and an appointment hearing) as the likely model for selecting an interim appointee. The board confirmed the timeline and directed staff to proceed with the writ filing and applicant outreach.
Provenance: topicintro: SEG 276; topfinish: SEG 2054
