James W. Brann

Supervisor for District 1, and the Board’s Chairman.

Elected in 2019, and re-elected once since. Next on the ballot: November 2027.

Phone804-238-2168

Next Board meeting

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

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Also serves on

Joint Finance Committee, as one of the Board’s representatives · appointed by the Board January 15 (minutes, Jan 15, p. 7)
Board liaison to the Planning Commission · appointed by the Board January 8 (minutes, Jan 8, p. 18)

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 (7 of 891)

August 13 · Old Courthouse HVAC Quotes
AbstainedCarried
“Motion to move forward with the quote from Comfort Consultants for the Old Courthouse HVAC unit in the amount of $11,328.00.” (minutes, Aug 13, p. 8)
February 12 · Revisions to the Northumberland County Zoning Ordinance, § 148-150, Piers, B. removing the prohibition of…
Voted noCarried
“Motion to deny the draft revisions to the Northumberland County Zoning Ordinance as presented. This motion is made in due consideration of the administrative record before the…” Show allShow less
“Motion to deny the draft revisions to the Northumberland County Zoning Ordinance as presented. 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, Feb 12, p. 22)
September 11, 2025 · HVAC - New Courts Building AHU-5
AbstainedCarried
“Motion to move forward with Comfort Consultants for the replacement of a HVAC unit in the New Courts building in the amount of $23,576.00.” (minutes, Sep 11, p. 12)
August 14, 2025 · Board Comments
AbstainedCarried
“Motion to approve the waiver of permit fees for Callao Volunteer Fire Department for the upcoming site work and construction for their new Firehouse located at 8B (1) – 119.” (minutes, Aug 14, p. 17)
August 14, 2025 · Fiscal year 2025 budget (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025)
Voted noCarried
“Motion to approve the FY25 Regional Jail budget amendment increase of $200,000. The amended total budget for FY25 is $12,428,834.” (minutes, Aug 14, p. 10)
April 10, 2025 · Extension Office – HVAC
AbstainedCarried
“Motion to move forward with the quote provided by True Comfort in the amount of $16,400.00 with the R-454B refrigerant.” (minutes, Apr 10, p. 13)
January 9, 2025 · Election of Vice-Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
Voted noCarried
“Motion to elect James W. Brann the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.” (minutes, Jan 9, p. 1)

What they’ve brought forward

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

August 24 · 2026 Revenue Anticipation Note (RAN)
Carried
“Motion to approve the resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of the tax and revenue anticipation note, series 2026 as presented.” (minutes, Aug 24, p. 2)
August 13 · Callao Hometown Community Association Waiver of Permit Fees Request
Carried
“Motion to waive permit fees associated with the land use permitting for Callao Hometown Community Association as requested.” (minutes, Aug 13, p. 9)
July 9 · Emergency Services L3Harris Radios Request
Carried
“Motion to approve the purchase of radios from L3Harris in the amount of $25,724.52.” (minutes, Jul 9, p. 4)
May 28 · Fiscal year 2027 budget (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027)
Carried
“Motion to authorize staff to move forward in working with Davenport & Company to begin the process of establishing a fund balance policy.” (minutes, May 28, p. 1)
March 12 · Request by Anthony Mangano, owner, for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 195-foot communications tower…
Carried
“Motion to table a decision to next month's regular meeting on April 9, 2026.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 12)

35 more

March 12 · Remote Participation
Carried
“Motion to ratify Mr. Brann's approval and to allow Supervisor Harris to participate via zoom during the meeting as allowed under the Board's adopted remote participation policy.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 1)
February 12 · Joint Finance Committee Citizen Representative Appointment
Carried
“Motion to appoint Mr. John Kost to the Joint Finance Committee as the Board of Supervisors' citizen representative.” (minutes, Feb 12, p. 6)
January 15 · Appointment - Ex Officio Board Member of the Library
Carried
“Motion to appoint Supervisor Keith Harris as the ex officio board member of the Library.” (minutes, Jan 15, p. 6)
January 8 · Appointment - Northern Neck Regional Jail Board
Carried
“Motion to appoint Supervisor Fisher as the Northumberland representative on the Northern Neck Regional Jail Board.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 18)
December 11, 2025 · Department of Social Services - CREEC Grant Request
Carried
“Motion to authorize Mrs. Clayton to move forward with the Chesapeake Bay Regional Early Experiences Council’s Family Support and Engagement Initiative (CREEC) grant application process.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 9)
December 11, 2025 · Library Virginia Outdoors Foundation Easement Request - Jane
Carried
“Motion to approve the resolution authorizing acceptance of a deed of open space easement from the Northumberland County Public Library.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 4)
December 11, 2025 · Action Taken from Closed Meeting, Master Deputy Certification
Carried
“Motion to approve the 9.3% salary increase from employee ID number 10520 for receiving their master deputy certification in Circuit Court, effective January 1, 2026.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 19)
December 11, 2025 · Certification of Closed Meeting
Carried
“Motion that the Northumberland Board of Supervisors return to Public Meeting and certify by roll call vote that only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting…” Show allShow less
“Motion that the Northumberland Board of Supervisors return to Public Meeting and certify by roll call vote that only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, and as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered during the closed meeting. The vote on the motion was passed by a roll call vote as follows:” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 19)
December 11, 2025 · Emergency Services Leave Policy
Carried
“Motion to move forward with the modifications regarding EMS leave in the County's personnel policy as presented to the Board effective January 1, 2026.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 14)
December 11, 2025 · Circuit Court Records Preservation Grant Request
Carried
“Motion to authorize Mrs. Bingham to move forward with the grant application process for the Circuit Court Records Preservation grant.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 5)
December 11, 2025 · 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 $240.00 for a portion of the Operation Ceasefire grant awarded funds that will be expended in FY 2026.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 7)
December 11, 2025 · Operation Ceasefire Grant Award Request - Sheriff's Department
Carried
“Motion to accept the awarded funds from the Operation Ceasefire grant in the amount of $1,635.00.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 7)
December 11, 2025 · Fiscal year 2026 budget (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026)
Carried
“Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation from 10-1800-189917 to line item 3102-5409 in the amount of $3,416.77 for funds to cover equipment.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 13)
December 11, 2025 · Convene into Closed Meeting
Carried
“Motion to Action: A. Convene into Closed Meeting: convene into closed meeting as permitted by Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1); 1. Discussion, consideration, or interviews of…” Show allShow less
“Motion to Action: A. Convene into Closed Meeting: convene into closed meeting as permitted by Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1); 1. Discussion, consideration, or interviews of prospective candidates for employment; assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public body; and evaluation of performance of departments or schools of public institutions of higher education where such evaluation will necessarily involve discussion of the performance of specific individuals. Any teacher shall be permitted to be present during a closed meeting in which there is a discussion or consideration of a disciplinary matter that involves the teacher and some student and the student involved in the matter is present, provided that the teacher makes a written request to be present to the presiding officer of the appropriate board. Nothing in this subdivision, however, shall be construed to authorize a closed meeting by a local governing body or an elected school board to discuss compensation matters that affect the membership of such body or board collectively.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 18)
December 11, 2025 · Fiscal year 2026 budget (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026)
Carried
“Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation from 56-1600-161315 to line item 56-3506- 5958 in the amount of $2,608.83.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 13)
December 11, 2025 · Adjournment
Carried
“Motion to adjourn.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 23)
December 11, 2025 · Fiscal year 2026 budget (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026)
Carried
“Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to line item 10-1101-3002 in the amount of $19,703.75 for UHY Advisors' July Services.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 13)
November 13, 2025 · Other County Administration Items
Carried
“Motion to advertise the Invitation For Bid (IFB) for the mobile classrooms located at the old school board office in Lottsburg.” (minutes, Nov 13, p. 17)
October 29, 2025 · Reconvene into Open Meeting
Carried
“Motion to reconvene into open session.” (minutes, Oct 29, p. 7)
October 29, 2025 · Certification of Closed Meeting
Carried
“Motion that the Northumberland Board of Supervisors return to Public Meeting and certify by roll call vote that only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting…” Show allShow less
“Motion that the Northumberland Board of Supervisors return to Public Meeting and certify by roll call vote that only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, and as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered during the closed meeting. The vote on the motion was passed by a roll call vote as follows:” (minutes, Oct 29, p. 7)
October 29, 2025 · Carry Over
Carried
“Motion to carry over to the special meeting on November 6, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.” (minutes, Oct 29, p. 8)
October 9, 2025 · Certification of Closed Meeting
Carried
“Motion that the Northumberland Board of Supervisors return to Public Meeting and certify by roll call vote that only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting…” Show allShow less
“Motion that the Northumberland Board of Supervisors return to Public Meeting and certify by roll call vote that only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, and as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered during the closed meeting. The vote on the motion was passed by a roll call vote as follows:” (minutes, Oct 9, p. 15)
October 9, 2025 · Fiscal year 2026 budget (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026)
Carried
“Motion to approve the transfer of funds from EMS revenue (56-1600-161315) to EMS expenditure (56-3506-5956) in the amount of $21,636.28 for October 2025 as required by the auditors for RDA purposes.” (minutes, Oct 9, p. 10)
October 9, 2025 · Action Taken from Closed Meeting, County Hunting Permit for Tri-County Property
Carried
“Motion to allow hunting on the tri-county property (Tax Map #23(1)-72 and 73) with the requirement of a certificate of insurance listing all three counties that own the property and an approved county hunting permit.” (minutes, Oct 9, p. 16)
October 9, 2025 · Operation Ceasefire Grant Request - Sheriff's Department
Carried
“Motion to authorize the Sheriff's Department to submit an application for the 2026 Operation Ceasefire Forensic and Analytical Technology grant in the amount of $62,779 and the…” Show allShow less
“Motion to authorize the Sheriff's Department to submit an application for the 2026 Operation Ceasefire Forensic and Analytical Technology grant in the amount of $62,779 and the 2026 Operation Ceasefire grant in the amount of $1,635. Neither of these grants require a County match.” (minutes, Oct 9, p. 4)
October 9, 2025 · Fiscal year 2026 budget (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026)
Carried
“Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation from 10-1800-189917 to line item 3102-5203 in the amount of $50.00 for reimbursement on phones.” (minutes, Oct 9, p. 8)
October 9, 2025 · Action Taken from Closed Meeting, Permission to Advertise County
Carried
“Motion to authorize staff to advertise for an Accounts Payable position in the County Administrator's Office for assistance.” (minutes, Oct 9, p. 16)
October 9, 2025 · Action Taken from Closed Meeting, Payroll Services Contract
Carried
“Motion to enter into a contract with Shannon O'Bier for payroll services effective October 3, 2025.” (minutes, Oct 9, p. 15)
October 9, 2025 · Reconvene into Open Meeting
Carried
“Motion to reconvene into open session.” (minutes, Oct 9, p. 14)
October 9, 2025 · Action Taken from Closed Meeting, School Division Accounts
Carried
“Motion to approve the hire of Demetrice Samuels for the Accounts Payable Clerk position for the School Division with a starting salary of $63,500 and start date of October 20, 2025.” (minutes, Oct 9, p. 15)
October 9, 2025 · Fiscal year 2026 budget (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026)
Carried
“Motion to approve the supplemental appropriation to line item 47-5102-3200 in the amount of $55.25 for interest accrued on the bank account in August 2025.” (minutes, Oct 9, p. 9)
October 1, 2025 · Reconvene into Open Meeting
Carried
“Motion to reconvene into open session.” (minutes, Oct 1, p. 2)
October 1, 2025 · UHY Advisors - October Services
Carried
“Motion to authorize County Administrator Tadlock to sign the contract to continue using UHY Advisors' financial services through the month of October 2025 in the amount of $20,790…” Show allShow less
“Motion to authorize County Administrator Tadlock to sign the contract to continue using UHY Advisors' financial services through the month of October 2025 in the amount of $20,790 and to correct the contract so that the agreement is between the County and UHY Advisors.” (minutes, Oct 1, p. 2)
October 1, 2025 · Convene into Closed Meeting
Carried
“Motion to Action: A. Convene into Closed Meeting: convene into closed meeting as permitted by Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1),(29); 1. Discussion, consideration, or…” Show allShow less
“Motion to Action: A. Convene into Closed Meeting: convene into closed meeting as permitted by Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1),(29); 1. Discussion, consideration, or interviews of prospective candidates for employment; assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public body; and evaluation of performance of departments or schools of public institutions of higher education where such evaluation will necessarily involve discussion of the performance of specific individuals. Any teacher shall be permitted to be present during a closed meeting in which there is a discussion or consideration of a disciplinary matter that involves the teacher and some student and the student involved in the matter is present, provided that the teacher makes a written request to be present to the presiding officer of the appropriate board. Nothing in this subdivision, however, shall be construed to authorize a closed meeting by a local governing body or an elected school board to discuss compensation matters that affect the membership of such body or board collectively. 29. Discussion of the award of a public contract involving the expenditure of public funds, including interviews of bidders or offerors, and discussion of the terms or scope of such contract, where discussion in an open session would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body.” (minutes, Oct 1, p. 1)
October 1, 2025 · Certification of Closed Meeting
Carried
“Motion that the Northumberland Board of Supervisors return to Public Meeting and certify by roll call vote that only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting…” Show allShow less
“Motion that the Northumberland Board of Supervisors return to Public Meeting and certify by roll call vote that only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, and as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered during the closed meeting. The vote on the motion was passed by a roll call vote as follows:” (minutes, Oct 1, p. 2)

The 40 most recent of 199 are listed here; every one is in the minutes.

In all: 891 votes recorded · made 199 motions · seconded 86.

District 1

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Where District 1 votes

Callao Volunteer Fire Department Building

Precinct 1A

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District 1 by the numbers

2,138
people: 1,561
homes: 27.8
sq. miles of land

Counted in the 2020 Census.

Median age: too uncertain to show for an area this small
Median household income: $65,849 (give or take $3,156)

About these figures

From the U.S. Census Bureau, for District 1 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 history2 races for the Board, from the state’s records

2023Unopposed: 785 votes (97%), 24 write-insResults
2019Won 453 to 416, against Arthur Joseph Self, Sr.Results