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Danville Names Three Finalists for City Council Seat
Vacancy follows resignation of Councilman Madison Whittle, who is now serving in the House of Delegates.
Feb. 3, 2026 at 9:07pm
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Danville Mayor Alonzo Jones announced three finalists for the vacant city council seat during Tuesday night's meeting. The finalists are Shakeva Frazier, Shelby Irving, and Danny Marshall, with Gwyndolyn Stone named as an alternate. The finalists will be interviewed during a special public meeting on February 10th, and a candidate will be selected by the council to serve until a special election is held in November.
Why it matters
This vacant city council seat is an important position that will help shape the future direction of Danville. The public interview process aims to ensure transparency and community engagement in the selection of the new council member.
The details
The three finalists were selected during a special work session on January 29th from a pool of 11 applicants. The vacancy follows the resignation of Councilman Madison Whittle, who is now serving in the Virginia House of Delegates.
- The finalists will be interviewed during a special public meeting on February 10, 2026.
- A candidate will be selected by the city council to serve until a special election is held in November 2026.
The players
Alonzo Jones
The mayor of Danville, Virginia.
Madison Whittle
The former Danville city councilman who resigned to serve in the Virginia House of Delegates.
Shakeva Frazier
One of the three finalists for the vacant Danville city council seat.
Shelby Irving
One of the three finalists for the vacant Danville city council seat.
Danny Marshall
One of the three finalists for the vacant Danville city council seat.
What they’re saying
“I want to thank everyone who took the time to apply for this seat. The level of interest speaks to how deeply residents care about Danville and its future, and the City Council appreciates each person who stepped forward to serve. Conducting the interviews in a public meeting is an important part of a transparent process, and we appreciate the community's continued engagement.”
— Alonzo Jones, Mayor of Danville
What’s next
The finalists will be interviewed during a special public meeting on February 10, 2026, and a candidate will be selected by the city council to serve until a special election is held in November 2026.
The takeaway
This vacant city council seat in Danville is an important position that will help shape the future of the city. The public interview process aims to ensure transparency and community engagement in the selection of the new council member, reflecting the deep interest and investment residents have in Danville's future.
