Rodney S. Thomas
| Rodney Thomas | ||
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 Rodney Thomas, ca. 2009 |
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| Electoral District | Rio Magisterial District | |
| Term Start | January 2010 | |
| Term End | December 31, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | David Slutzky | |
| Succeeded by | Brad Sheffield | |
Former member of
Albemarle County Planning Commission |
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| Electoral District | Rio Magisterial District | |
Biographical Information
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| Date of birth | Dec. 22, 1943 Age 80 |
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| Date of death | August 31, 2020 | |
| Place of birth | City of Charlottesville | |
| Spouse | Nancy Thomas | |
| Children | Rod Thomas Ashley Thomas |
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| Residence | Carrsbrook | |
| Profession | President of Charlottesville Press |
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| Campaign $ | VPAP | |
| Contributions $ | VPAP | |
Rodney Sterling Thomas (1943-2020) served one term on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors representing the Rio District from 2010 to 2013. He lost his reelection campaign to challenger Brad Sheffield on November 5, 2013. [1] He had previously won election to the Rio Magisterial District on November 3, 2009. He defeated incumbent Democrat David Slutzky. Thomas is a former member of the Albemarle County Planning Commission[2]
Thomas died on August 31, 2020. [3]
Albemarle Service
He was appointed to the Planning Commission by former Supervisor David Bowerman. Thomas was unsuccessful in his bid to get the Republican Party's nomination in June 2005 when Gary Grant was picked to run for the open seat being vacated by Bowerman. As part of his service on the Board, Thomas sits on the MPO Policy Board as well as the Regional Transit Authority Working Group. He served as chair of the MPO 2011 meeting. [citation needed]
Biography
According to his campaign website, Thomas is a lifelong resident of Albemarle County[4]. He was born at The Martha Jefferson Hospital and attended Clark Elementary School, Burnley-Moran Elementary School and graduated from Lane High School in 1962. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1967 and performed most of his service in the United States. [5]
He worked for the Daily Progress until 1979 when he purchased Charlottesville Press, Inc.
Thomas is a past board member of the Boy’s and Girl’s Club, YMCA, Printing Industries of Virginia, Crime Stoppers and also past President of the Charlottesville Host Lion’s Club.
He is a 1999 graduate of the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia and served as member of Sorensen’s Regional Board of Directors.
Contact Information
- Rodney S. Thomas
- 3411 N. Indian Spring Road
- Charlottesville, VA 22901
- (434) 242-3322
- rthomas@albemarle.org
2013 election for Board of Supervisors
Thomas faced Democrat Brad Sheffield in the November 5, 2013 general election. He raised $8,090 between January 2010 and May 29, 2013. [6] That includes $2,500 from the Zobrist Law Group and $2,500 from Richard M. Hewitt. In the July/August period, Thomas raised $9,000. [7]
| Candidates | Votes | % |
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| Brad Sheffield (D) Winner | 3,318 | 56.68 |
| Rodney Thomas (R) Incumbent | 2,525 | 43.13 |
| Write-In | 11 | 0.19 |
| Source: State Board of Educations[8] | ||
| Candidate Profile Resources | |
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| Candidate | Rodney S. Thomas (R) |
| Office | Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, Rio District |
| Election year | 2013 election |
 Candidate interviews by Charlottesville Tomorrow
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| Candidate interview transcript | |
| Candidate interview audio <mp3player>http://www.cvillepedia.org/mediawiki/images/20130924-Thomas-interview.MP3</mp3player>
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2009 election for Board of Supervisors
On February 5, 2009 Thomas appeared on WINA AM 1070's Rob Schilling Show to make his campaign announcement. "I will work for the people of the Rio District, and all of Albemarle County," said Thomas. "I plan to knock on every door in the Rio district and find out what people's concerns are."
Thomas discussed his philosophy as a fiscal conservative. "The County needs to find a way to be more conservative with the tax dollars they are taking in," said Thomas. "I don't like the way things are being handled [in local government]....The Board needs to be more accountable [to the people]."
| Candidates | Votes | % |
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| Rodney Thomas (R) | 2,650 | 52.96 |
| David Slutzky (D) Incumbent | 2,349 | 46.94 |
| Write-In | 5 | 0.10 |
| Source: Albemarle County[9]. | ||
Overall voter turnout for Albemarle County in this election was 46.7%[10].
| Candidate Profile Resources | |
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| Candidate | Rodney Thomas (R) - Challenger * WINNER |
| Office | Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, Rio District |
| Election year | 2009 election |
| Candidate interviews by Charlottesville Tomorrow
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| Candidate interview transcript | |
| Candidate interview audio <mp3player>http://www.cvillepedia.org/mediawiki/images/20090910-thomas_interview.mp3</mp3player>
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| Candidate forums: | |
External links
Media appearances
May 30, 2010 appearance on WNRN's Sunday Morning Wake-Up Call
References
- ↑ Web. Democrats gain advantage on Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, J. Reynolds Hutchins, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, November 5, 2013, retrieved November 5, 2013.
- ↑ Rodney Thomas announces campaign for Board of Supervisors', Charlottesville Tomorrow, February 5, 2009. Retrieved on February 27, 2009
- ↑ Web. Former Albemarle supervisor, businessman Thomas leaves legacy of caring, friendship, Bryan McKenzie, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, September 10, 2020, retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ↑ Rodney Thomas website,retrieved on February 27, 2009
- ↑ Web. [1], Aaron Richardson, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, September 11, 2011, retrieved September 12, 2011.
- ↑ Web. Palmer, McKeel lead local candidates in fundraising, Daily Progress Staff Reports, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, June 7, 2013, retrieved June 10, 2013.
- ↑ Web. Local campaigns garner support from political parties, business PAC, Maggie Ambrose and Brian Wheeler, Charlottesville Tomorrow, September 22, 2013, retrieved October 3, 2013.
- ↑ Web. Albemarle County Election Results, Virginia State Board of Elections, retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ↑ Official Results November 3, 2009 General Election. Schermerhorn, Clarice, Elections Manager, Albemarle County. "Official results." 12 Nov. 2009. E-mail to Charlottesville Tomorrow.
- ↑ Official Results November 3, 2009 General Election. Schermerhorn, Clarice, Elections Manager, Albemarle County. "Official results." 12 Nov. 2009. E-mail to Charlottesville Tomorrow.
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