James M. Long

Supervisor for District 3.

Elected in 2001, and re-elected six times since. Next on the ballot: November 2029.

Phone804-580-2477

Next Board meeting

Thursday, November 12, 5:30 PM · Courts Building, General District Courtroom

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Also serves on

Northern Neck Planning District Commission · appointed by the Board January 8 (minutes, Jan 8, p. 19)

About this

From the Board’s own minutes since January 9, 2025. An appointment made before then that’s still in effect wouldn’t be listed.

How they’ve voted

From the Board’s minutes, January 9, 2025 to September 28, 2026: 895 votes by name, and in 880 of them no member voted no or abstained.

When their vote wasn’t the outcome (5 of 861)

June 12, 2025 · Fiscal year 2025 budget (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025)
Voted noCarried
“Motion to approve the resolution for the budget amendment in the amount of $630,425.17 as presented.” (minutes, Jun 12, p. 18)
June 12, 2025 · Fiscal year 2025 budget (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025)
Voted yesFailed
“Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to line item 10-5302-6002 in the amount of $40,000 for the local match for CSA services to complete the fiscal year.” (minutes, Jun 12, p. 9)
June 12, 2025 · Fiscal year 2025 budget (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025)
Voted noCarried
“Motion to request that department heads present their supplemental appropriation requests to the Board of Supervisors when money is expected to come from the contingency fund.” (minutes, Jun 12, p. 10)
April 18, 2025 · Fiscal year 2025 budget (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025)
Voted noCarried
“Motion to suggest that the School Board consider Superintendent Wargo and Finance Director Booth be on Administrative Leave without pay until the investigation is over. Mrs.…” Show allShow less
“Motion to suggest that the School Board consider Superintendent Wargo and Finance Director Booth be on Administrative Leave without pay until the investigation is over. Mrs. Christopher stated that she’s not sure that Mr. Brann can do that. Vice Chairman Brann stated that the School Board may not be able to do that, but he can request/suggest that because he believes it would benefit the School Board. Mrs. O’Bier stated that they’d look into this with their lawyer. Supervisor Williams stated that there is too much unknown right now and those are two biggest players in the unknown. Chairman Haynie stated that the Board of Supervisors is making this request, and it is not a demand for the School Board. Supervisor Fisher commented that he doesn’t know what it’s going to take to gain confidence in the Northumberland County School Board, but hopefully this is a start.” (minutes, Apr 18, p. 12)
March 13, 2025 · Request by Kevin L. Brown, owner, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a multi-unit dwelling…
Voted noCarried
“Motion to deny the request by Kevin L. Brown, owner, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a multi-unit dwelling on property zoned A-1, Agriculture. This motion is…” Show allShow less
“Motion to deny the request by Kevin L. Brown, owner, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a multi-unit dwelling on property zoned A-1, Agriculture. This motion is made in due consideration of the public health and safety, the general welfare of the community, public necessity, convenience, and in the exercise of good zoning practices and in pursuant to the body’s statutory authority.” (minutes, Mar 13, p. 16)

What they’ve brought forward

Motions they made, most recent first. Each quote opens the minutes where it’s written.

September 10 · Emergency Operations Plan
Carried
“Motion to approve the Emergency Operations Plan, as presented.” (minutes, Sep 10, p. 5)
September 10 · Carry Over
Carried
“Motion to carry over to the special meeting on September 30, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.” (minutes, Sep 10, p. 11)
August 24 · Fiscal year 2027 budget (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027)
Carried
“Motion to authorize staff to move forward with payment as soon as possible for the school bus.” (minutes, Aug 24, p. 2)
August 13 · Approval of Check Register
Carried
“Motion to approve the August check register in the amount of $545,112.34.” (minutes, Aug 13, p. 10)
August 13 · Re-appointment - Mr. Clarence Dameron, Anti-Litter Committee District III
Carried
“Motion to approve the re-appointment of Mr. Clarence Dameron, Anti Litter Committee District III.” (minutes, Aug 13, p. 5)

35 more

July 9 · Approval of Check Register
Carried
“Motion to approve the July 2026 Check Register in the amount of $3,199,548.81.” (minutes, Jul 9, p. 7)
July 9 · June 11, 2026 Regular Meeting
Carried
“Motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on June 11, 2026.” (minutes, Jul 9, p. 2)
June 11 · Approval of Check Register
Carried
“Motion to approve the check register for June 2026 in the amount of $477,642.97.” (minutes, Jun 11, p. 7)
June 11 · May 12, 2026 Special Meeting
Carried
“Motion to approve the minutes from the special meeting on May 12, 2026.” (minutes, Jun 11, p. 1)
June 11 · Fiscal year 2026 budget (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026)
Carried
“Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation from 10-2200-220210 to line item 1213-5401 in the amount of $102.98 for DMV paper purchase reimbursement.” (minutes, Jun 11, p. 5)
May 19 · Action Taken from Closed Meeting, Salary Adjustment
Carried
“Motion to approve a salary adjustment for employee number 10664 in the amount of $72,059 effective June 1, 2026.” (minutes, May 19, p. 6)
May 19 · Anti-Litter Committee Re-appointment - Clarence Dameron District III
Carried
“Motion to approve the re-appointment of Mr. Clarence Dameron to the Anti-Litter Committee, District III.” (minutes, May 19, p. 5)
May 14 · Request by Robert G. Bruechert, owner, for an Exception to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance in…
Carried
“Motion to table a decision to next month's regular meeting on June 11, 2026.” (minutes, May 14, p. 11)
May 14 · Fiscal year 2026 budget (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026)
Carried
“Motion to approve the request and authorize Emergency Services to enter into a contract with Central Square related to computer-aided dispatch.” (minutes, May 14, p. 6)
May 14 · Approval of Check Register
Carried
“Motion to approve the check register for May 2026 in the amount of $595,175.27.” (minutes, May 14, p. 8)
May 14 · April 23, 2026 Special Meeting
Carried
“Motion to approve the minutes from the special meeting on April 23, 2026.” (minutes, May 14, p. 1)
May 14 · Fiscal year 2026 budget (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026)
Carried
“Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to line item 47-5102-3200 in the amount of $2,920.27. The break down is as follows: Mar-Apr Interest 47-5102-3200 $167.96 Walgreens Payment 47-5102-3200 $1,928.71 Kroger Payment 47-5102-3200 $823.60” (minutes, May 14, p. 6)
April 9 · Request by Anthony Mangano, owner, for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 195-foot communications tower…
Carried
“Motion to send the Zoning Ordinance back to the Planning Commission for further discussion in relation to cell towers and monopoles to see what other counties have in place and bring that information back to the Board.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 11)
April 9 · Request by Anthony Mangano, owner, for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 195-foot communications tower…
Carried
“Motion to approve a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 195-foot communications tower on property zoned B-1, Business General with the suggested conditions. This motion is made…” Show allShow less
“Motion to approve a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 195-foot communications tower on property zoned B-1, Business General with the suggested conditions. This motion is made in due consideration of the administrative record before the body, including the planning commission’s deliberations and recommendation, the information received via the public hearing, including statements offered by staff, the applicant, and members of the public, the public health and safety, the general welfare of the community, public necessity, convenience, in the exercise of good zoning practices and the body’s legislative prerogative, and pursuant to the body’s statutory authority.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 11)
April 9 · Board Comments
Carried
“Motion to authorize Chairman Brann to reach out to his contact willing to cruise the County's timber and provide a report to the Board free of charge.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 9)
April 9 · Fiscal year 2026 budget (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026)
Carried
“Motion to approve a transfer of funds and a supplemental appropriation from 36- 4100-410030 to line item 10-9103-7030 in the amount of $12,290.38 for the invoice from Stantec.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 6)
April 9 · Proclamation - National Library Workers Day
Carried
“Motion to approve the proclamation in honor of National Library Workers Day as presented.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 2)
April 9 · March 25, 2026 Special Meeting
Carried
“Motion to approve the minutes from the special meeting on March 25, 2026.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 2)
April 9 · Approval of Check Register
Carried
“Motion to approve the April 2026 check register in the amount of $793,424.01.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 9)
April 9 · Fiscal year 2026 budget (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026)
Carried
“Motion to approve the supplemental appropriation to 1203-5504 in the amount of $952.00 for Mrs. Rachel Swann to attend the payroll conference.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 4)
April 9 · Bay Consortium Charter Update
Carried
“Motion to approve the Bay Consortium Workforce Development Board's updated charter to adjust their region from 16 jurisdictions to 15, removing two counties and adding Gloucester County.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 2)
April 9 · Action Taken from Closed Meeting, County Emergency Notification System
Carried
“Motion to migrate to Everbridge for emergency notifications in the amount of $7,080 for the first 18 months and $7,080 annually following the 18-month period.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 11)
April 9 · Fiscal year 2026 budget (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026)
Carried
“Motion to approve a transfer of funds from EMS revenue (56-1600-161315) to EMS expenditure (56-3506-5956) in the amount of $20,190.86 for April 2026 as required by the auditors for RDA purposes.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 6)
April 9 · Fiscal year 2026 budget (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026)
Carried
“Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation from 10-2400-240407 to line item 10-5302-5625 in the amount of $4,740.90 for the FY26 DEQ non-competitive litter grant.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 5)
March 12 · Approval of Check Register
Carried
“Motion to approve the March 2026 check register in the amount of $510,186.20.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 10)
March 12 · February 19, 2026 Special Meeting
Carried
“Motion to approve the minutes from the special meeting on February 19, 2026.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 2)
March 12 · Fiscal year 2026 budget (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026)
Carried
“Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation from the EMS billing monies to line item 3203-5409 in the amount of $9,400 for equipment and supplies.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 8)
March 12 · Fiscal year 2026 budget (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026)
Carried
“Motion to approve a transfer and a supplemental appropriation from 20-2200- 220220 (Federal Asset Forfeiture) to 3102-8008 in the amount of $10,000 to purchase equipment. Motion…” Show allShow less
“Motion to approve a transfer and a supplemental appropriation from 20-2200- 220220 (Federal Asset Forfeiture) to 3102-8008 in the amount of $10,000 to purchase equipment. Motion to approve a transfer and a supplemental appropriation from 22-2200-220222 (State Asset Forfeiture) to line item 3102-8009 in the amount of $9,991.12 to purchase equipment.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 7)
March 12 · March 2, 2026 Special Meeting
Carried
“Motion to approve the minutes from the special meeting on March 2, 2026.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 2)
February 19 · Invitation For Bid - Mowing and Groundskeeping Services
Carried
“Motion to authorize staff to advertise the Invitation For Bid (IFB) for mowing and groundskeeping services.” (minutes, Feb 19, p. 4)
February 12 · Approval of Check Register
Carried
“Motion to approve the February 2026 check register in the amount of $318,818.66.” (minutes, Feb 12, p. 19)
February 12 · Emergency Services - Stryker ProCare Contract Renewal
Carried
“Motion to approve the Stryker ProCare Maintenance Contract in the amount of $12,292.70 as presented.” (minutes, Feb 12, p. 12)
February 12 · January 8, 2026 Regular Meeting
Carried
“Motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on January 8, 2026.” (minutes, Feb 12, p. 1)
February 12 · Fiscal year 2026 budget (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026)
Carried
“Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to line item 3102-5409 in the amount of $17,668.80 for year two of the Motorola Solutions contract for the Sheriff's Office body cameras.” (minutes, Feb 12, p. 9)
February 12 · Voting Equipment Quote
Carried
“Motion to approve the purchase of voting equipment from Hart Intercivic Verity Vanguard with the recent tax-exempt borrowing monies in the amount of $124,692.00.” (minutes, Feb 12, p. 14)

The 40 most recent of 156 are listed here; every one is in the minutes.

In all: 861 votes recorded · made 156 motions · seconded 368.

District 3

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Where District 3 votes

Fairfield's United Methodist Church

Precinct 3A

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District 3 by the numbers

2,097
people: 1,217
homes: 54.4
sq. miles of land

Counted in the 2020 Census.

Median age: 57.6 (give or take 8.7)
Median household income: $41,494 (give or take $1,949)

About these figures

From the U.S. Census Bureau, for District 3 as the Census drew it in 2020. The county’s current district lines differ from those along about 2% of the county, so these figures are close, not exact.

Age and income are the American Community Survey’s 2020–2024 estimates, shown with their margin of error (90% confidence). For an area this small the margins are wide, and a figure whose margin is more than a quarter of it isn’t shown.

Election history7 races for the Board, from the state’s records

2025Unopposed: 724 votes (85%), 128 write-insResults
2021Unopposed: 729 votes (91%), 70 write-insResults
2017Unopposed: 625 votes (95%), 32 write-insResults
2013Unopposed: 668 votes (98%), 16 write-insResults
2009Unopposed: 588 votes (97%), 21 write-insResults
2005Won 525 to 252, against George T. Beckett, IIIResults
2001Unopposed: 616 votes (96%), 28 write-insResults

Meetings with no vote recorded for them

About this

Their name isn’t in any of that meeting’s roll calls. The minutes list who attended at the top; they don’t always say why a member didn’t vote.