- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city. 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- Most city council members in Virginia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are partisan.

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Middleburg

Virginia

2023 Virginia General Elections

Policing

Transportation & Infrastructure

Housing & Urban Development

Public Services

Public Safety

Taxes & Budget

City Council Member

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Virginia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 

Middleburg Election Candidates

Middleburg City Council Member

3 candidates

Middleburg Mayor

1 candidate

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