Daily Press | James City County Supervisor Candidates

Economy

Believes balancing growth with maintaining the county's semi-rural character is the biggest challenge facing the county.

- Believes balancing growth with maintaining the county's semi-rural character is the biggest challenge facing the county.

Housing & Urban Development

As of September 17, 2025, Tracy L. Wainwright’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Public Safety

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

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Tracy L. Wainwright

James Auchincloss

Buket Urgen

Plans to cultivate a highly skilled and effective workforce to attract companies to the county.

- Plans to cultivate a highly skilled and effective workforce to attract companies to the county.

As of September 17, 2025, Ti'Juana A. Gholson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports expanding community services, including elder care, transportation, public safety, and medical care.

- Supports expanding community services, including elder care, transportation, public safety, and medical care.

Believes in preserving history and green spaces, and recognizing the health benefits of maintaining natural environments.

- Believes in preserving history and green spaces, and recognizing the health benefits of maintaining natural environments.

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Ti'Juana A. Gholson

Ti'Juana is from James City County, Virginia. She earned her Master of Arts degree in human services counseling from Liberty University. She is married to her husband, Lawrence, and they have five adult children. Ti'Juana is also a foster and adoptive parent.

Ti’Juana is a dedicated business and community strategist focused on transforming her community. With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, she knows the importance of a skilled workforce for a sustainable economy. Leading a team that empowers small businesses, especially women- and minority-owned firms, Ti’Juana provides essential education, leadership coaching, and mentoring. Additionally, her firm, FamMat Services, supports individuals with mental health and intellectual disabilities.

Ti'Juana A. Gholson is currently a member of the James City County Board of Supervisors, Powhatan District. She was elected in 2023 and is serving her first term.

- The board of supervisors collaborates to establish and carry out county policies, including setting local tax rates, approving land use plans, and managing the county budget.  
- Board members are responsible for appointing county officials and overseeing key areas such as education, public safety, environmental regulations, business policies, and transportation systems.  
- Each supervisor typically represents a specific district within the county.  
- In Virginia, most supervisors are elected in partisan races during odd-numbered years and serve four-year terms.