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Democratic incumbent Frank Thornton was first elected in 1996 and is the longest serving member of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors. He is a retired French teacher at Virginia Union University and co-founder of the Henrico County Civic League.
As the current Board Chair, Thornton recently championed a partnership with the YMCA of Greater Richmond that brought an $8 million indoor swimming center to his district. For his next term in office, Thornton wants to usher in expanded service for the Greater Richmond Transit Company’s bus lines in eastern Henrico. He also wants to address affordable housing in Henrico, make education a priority, and improve public safety.
Virginia Union University professor Delta Bowers is running as an independent. Bowers is running her campaign on increasing workforce training to increase opportunities, improving school accreditation in eastern Henrico and tackling poverty.
Thornton’s record of serving his community and demonstrated commitment to the Board of Supervisors makes him the more progressive candidate for Fairfield Supervisor on the Henrico County Board of Supervisors.Last updated: 2023-04-05Frank Thornton
Democratic incumbent Frank Thornton was first elected in 1996 and is the longest serving member of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors. He is a retired French teacher at Virginia Union University and co-founder of the Henrico County Civic League.
Democratic incumbent Frank Thornton was first elected in 1996 and is the longest serving member of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors. He is a retired French teacher at Virginia Union University and co-founder of the Henrico County Civic League.
As the current Board Chair, Thornton recently championed a partnership with the YMCA of Greater Richmond that brought an $8 million indoor swimming center to his district. For his next term in office, Thornton wants to usher in expanded service for the Greater Richmond Transit Company’s bus lines in eastern Henrico. He also wants to address affordable housing in Henrico, make education a priority, and improve public safety.
Virginia Union University professor Delta Bowers is running as an independent. Bowers is running her campaign on increasing workforce training to increase opportunities, improving school accreditation in eastern Henrico and tackling poverty.
Thornton’s record of serving his community and demonstrated commitment to the Board of Supervisors makes him the more progressive candidate for Fairfield Supervisor on the Henrico County Board of Supervisors.Frank Thornton
Democratic incumbent Frank Thornton was first elected in 1996 and is the longest serving member of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors. He is a retired French teacher at Virginia Union University and co-founder of the Henrico County Civic League.
John J. Bell
Democratic Delegate John Bell served in the U.S. Air Force for almost 26 years. He received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration and now leads a financial team in the private sector.