Town of Louisa, Virginia

Public Notice related to Interim Councilmember Appointment Process; Notice of Special Meeting

Due to a vacancy on Town Council, the Louisa Town Council is seeking applications from Town citizens interested in being appointed as interim Council member. 

Once appointed, such individual will hold the office until a special election is held to allow Town voters to elect a candidate to complete the remainder of the current term of office, which ends on December 31, 2028. 

In accordance with state elections law, Council will be filing a petition with the Circuit Court requesting the special election to be held during the next general election, scheduled for November 3, 2026.  

To be eligible for appointment as interim council member, candidates must be a qualified voter and resident of the Town of Louisa.  Experience in local government is preferred but not required, depending on a candidate’s other relevant education and experience. 

Interested individuals must submit a cover letter and resume to Stuart Turille, Town Manager at STurille@louisatown.org no later than April 15 at 5:00 pm. 

Council will announce the names of all persons being proposed for the interim appointment at its next regularly scheduled meeting on April 21, 2026, at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers at Town Hall.

Each candidate’s cover letter, resume and any other materials submitted for consideration will be available for public inspection at that meeting.   Council will hold special meeting on April 29, 2026, at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers to consider the appointment of interim Councilmember. 

Please direct any questions or inquiries to Stuart Turille, Town Manager at STurille@louisatown.org