Wythe County Democrats

10/20/2026

Remember to join Wythe County Dems tonight (Tuesday, October 20) at 6:30pm at the Wytheville Training School for our final meeting before the midterm election. We'll be talking all the volunteer needs leading up to and through the election, so we hope to see you there.

10/16/2026

I have accepted an invitation to a Republican hosted forum in Wytheville next week. My promise to the Ninth is to show up and work for the entire district.

Silence from my opponent Congressman Morgan Griffith on if he will attend.

10/09/2026

We've officially got yard signs in support of the once-in-a-generation School Construction/Renovation Referendum on the ballot this fall!! If you want to show your support for new school facilities across the county for generations of children, let us know and we'll get a sign your way while supplies last.

Just message us on Facebook, fill out our sign request form (https://forms.gle/FM9iQHJEjf9mXrodA) or send us an email. Help spread the word with Early Voting underway right now and Election Day fast approaching on Tuesday, November 3rd. Don't Guess, Vote YES!!

Wythe County Democrats would also greatly appreciate any donations if you'd like to help us get more materials like this and support candidates for elections up and down the ballot (https://secure.actblue.com/donate/wythe-county-democratic-committee-1)

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

The Wythe County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing Monday, October 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to receive public comments on the proposed Land Use Classification Ordinance of Wythe County, Virginia.

The hearing will be conducted in the auditorium of George Wythe High School, 1 Maroon Way, Wytheville, VA. Citizens will be heard in the order they are received. Due to the anticipated number of speakers, the citizens speaking time will be limited to three (3) minutes per person.

Advanced registration is available online until noon on the day of the hearing at www.wytheco.org/zoning and in person from 5:30 p.m. until hearing time. Alternatively, written comments for the record may be received via electronic mail to Lisa Shelton, County Planner, at [email protected] or by mail at 290 South Sixth Street, Suite 350, Wytheville, VA 24382.

This hearing is held in compliance with Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia.

The proposed ordinance and zoning map may be viewed online at www.wytheco.org/zoning or at the Wythe County Administrator’s Office, 290 South Sixth Street, Suite 350, Wytheville, VA.

BY ORDER OF THE
WYTHE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
David P. Midkiff, Chair

10/09/2026

09/28/2026

Community Service Opportunity: Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to join Wythe County Democrats this Wednesday at 5pm at Open Door Café as we volunteer to assemble HOPE Packs for K-12 students. We can always use a couple more hands to assist this great community service program.

09/24/2026

In today’s polarized political climate, Republicans and Democrats often find themselves on opposite sides of important issues, but there are also times when we can come together around a shared goal for our community.

The Wythe County Republican Party and the Wythe County Democrats have each considered the proposed 1% Wythe County School Construction Referendum and have chosen to jointly support its passage.

If approved by voters, the referendum would authorize Wythe County VA to levy an additional 1% local sales tax, with the revenue dedicated solely to eligible school construction and renovation projects and related financing costs. The tax would expire on June 30, 2046.

Wythe County has identified approximately $72 million in school capital needs that could be supported by this revenue, including the Spiller Elementary School project, renovations at Fort Chiswell High School, athletic facility improvements, and roof and chiller projects.

We recognize that voters may have different perspectives on taxes, spending, and how these projects should be funded. We encourage every Wythe County voter to learn about the proposal, consider its costs and potential benefits, and make an informed decision.

After considering the proposal, the Wythe County Republican Party and Wythe County Democratic Party jointly endorse voting YES on the 1% Wythe County School Construction Referendum. Whatever choices you make on the remainder of your ballot, we encourage you to learn about this local referendum and make your voice heard.

Early voting is underway, and Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. For voting information, visit the Wythe County Registrar’s Office website (www.wytheco.org/167/Elections-Voting).

For information about the proposed 1% sales tax and the school projects that could be supported by the revenue, visit the Wythe County Public Schools 1% Local Sales Tax information page (www.wythe.k12.va.us/page/1-local-sales-tax-info).

09/23/2026