Council Member Vacancy

The Town of New Market is accepting applications for a Town Council member appointment. The term for this position expires on December 31^st, 2026. An election will occur in November 2026 with the new term beginning January 1^st, 2027.

Interested candidates should provide a Letter of Interest for the position and describe why they would like to serve on the Town Council. The home address of the candidate must be listed. The deadline to submit is March 16^th, 2026, at 12:00pm. All Letters of Interest and a Resume should be submitted to Nathan Garrison, Town Manager at 9418 John Sevier Road or via email at n.garrison@newmarketvirginia.com

On March 16^th, 2026, at the regular meeting of the Town Council, the candidates that applied will be read aloud and submitted documentation will be available for public review per state law. The Town Council will then engage in the selection process with the appointment at a later date.

Minimum qualifications for candidacy:

1. Be a U.S. citizen and registered to vote in the Commonwealth of Virginia
2. Must not be convicted of any felony with the exception of if your voting rights were restored.
3. Must reside within the incorporated jurisdiction of the town of New Market
4. Must have been a resident of Virginia for at least one year prior to taking oath of office
5. Must be at least 18 years of age