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Stought announces candidacy for Purcellville Town Council seat

Caleb Stought moved with his family to Purcellville in 2019, where he lives with his wife, Erica, and their two daughters. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Modern Languages from the University of Central Florida, and his Master of Science Degree in Intelligence Management from National American University, He enjoys crossfit and spending time with his family. He speaks Spanish, French. Arabic, and Persian.

Caleb Stought is a Sales Engineer at Wholepoint Systems, where he has been for almost five years. He previously worked as a Cryptologic Linguist for the United States Army, where he served for 13 and a half years.

Caleb Stought ran for Purcellville Town Council in 2022 and did not win. He previously served on the town's Community Policing Advisory Committee.

As of July 25, 2023, Caleb J. Stought’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Housing & Urban Development

Said "As a council member, I would work hard to build good relationships with town staff, the local business community, and other local governments."

- Said "As a council member, I would work hard to build good relationships with town staff, the local business community, and other local governments."

Public Services

Public Safety

Said that the biggest issue facing the town are misconduct of elected officials and mismanagement of finances.

Wants to put Purcellville on solid financial footing while maintaining appropriate revenue streams and balancing the budget.

Said "For years Purcellville has kicked the can down the road on issues like debt payment, by refinancing and adding $11 million to our debt to avoid rate increases. Only now are we grappling with the fact that our annual debt payment will increase by over $1 million next year (roughly $400 per household annually), despite knowing about it for years."

- Said that the biggest issue facing the town are misconduct of elected officials and mismanagement of finances.
- Wants to put Purcellville on solid financial footing while maintaining appropriate revenue streams and balancing the budget.
- Said "For years Purcellville has kicked the can down the road on issues like debt payment, by refinancing and adding $11 million to our debt to avoid rate increases. Only now are we grappling with the fact that our annual debt payment will increase by over $1 million next year (roughly $400 per household annually), despite knowing about it for years."

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Caleb J. Stought

As of July 25, 2023, Caleb J. Stought’s website did not contain information on this issue and Caleb J. Stought did not complete our questionnaire.

- Said that the biggest issue facing the town are misconduct of elected officials and mismanagement of finances.
- Wants to put Purcellville on solid financial footing whule also maintaining appropriate revenue streams and balancing the budget.
- Said "For years Purcellville has kicked the can down the road on issues like debt payment, by refinancing and adding $11 million to our debt to avoid rate increases. Only now are we grappling with the fact that our annual debt payment will increase by over $1 million next year (roughly $400 per household annually), despite knowing about it for years."

Caleb Stought ran for Purcellville Town Council in 2022 and did not win.

Caleb Stought's campaign for Purcellville Town Council is his first entry into politics.

- 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.