Independents' Day

Independents' Day

H.C. Ted Mentz

Race: Hanover County Board of SupervisorsAge: 64Family: Pam (spouse), Heather (daughter), Jerry & Ted (sons)Profession:Pam and I own two environmental companies. EEE, Inc. manufactures...
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Independents' Day

Steven R. Neal

Race: Chesterfield County SheriffAge: 49Family:Jody Brown (partner), Brittany & Randy Watts (adult daughter & son-in-law) expecting 1st grandchild in December, Ashton Neal (14 yr...
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Independents' Day

Luther Thomas Harris Jr.

Race:Board of SupervisorsFull Name: Luther Thomas Harris Jr.Age: 53Family: divorced, no childrenProfession: Restaurant management, taking time off to care for sick parentsEducation: Bachelor's from...
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Independents' Day

Katherine B. Waddell

Race: House of DelegatesName: Katherine B. WaddellWhy are you running as an independent?I was elected as an Independent because I put the people of...
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Independents' Day

Questioning Independents

Here's to the little guys (and gals) with the big ideas. Here's to the candidates with the courage to run on their own good...
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Independents' Day

James M. Ellis Jr.

Race: Hanover County Board of SupervisorsAge: 46Family: Married 16 years to my wife, Lisa; Jamie (15), Christopher (9), Sean (7) and Lucy (4).Profession: Public...
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Independents' Day

George Nicholas Marchenko

Race: Henrico County Board of SupervisorsFull Name: George Nicholas MarchenkoAge: 49Family: Julie (spouse), Brittany (22), and Lee (19)Profession: Corporate consultant, small business ownerEducation: BA,...
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Independents' Day

John L. (Jack) McHale III

Race: Chesterfield County Board of SupervisorsFull Name: John L. (Jack) McHale IIIAge: 65Family: Barbara (spouse), Jack (son)Profession: Retired Army Officer, VP - computer services...
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Independents' Day

Daniel A. Gecker

Race: Chesterfield County Board of SupervisorsAge: 51Family: Elizabeth Gibbs (spouse), Alexandra Gecker (17), Caroline Gecker (16), Juliana Gecker (9), Mariel Gecker (5)Profession: Historic rehabilitation...
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Patricia B. Lancaster

Race: Chesterfield County School BoardAge: "A true lady never tells her age." Let's say that I am gently seasoned.Family: I have a daughter and...
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