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Danville Mayor Announces Finalists for Vacant City Council Seat
The finalists will be interviewed during a public meeting next week.
Feb. 4, 2026 at 12:15am
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Danville Mayor Alonzo Jones has announced three finalists and one alternate finalist for the vacant Danville City Council seat. The finalists are Shakeva Frazier, Shelby Irving, and Danny Marshall, with Gwyndolyn Stone as the alternate. They will be interviewed during a special public meeting on February 10th.
Why it matters
This appointment is important as it will fill a vacant seat on the Danville City Council, allowing the council to continue its work on behalf of the community. The public interview process demonstrates the city's commitment to transparency in the selection process.
The details
The finalists were selected from a pool of 11 applicants during a special closed-door work session held last Thursday. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Councilman Madison Whittle, who is now serving in the House of Delegates. The appointed candidate will serve until a special election is held in November.
- The finalists will be interviewed during a special public meeting on Tuesday, February 10th at 7 pm.
- The vacancy was created by the January 13th resignation of Councilman Madison Whittle.
The players
Alonzo Jones
The mayor of Danville, Virginia who announced the finalists for the vacant city council seat.
Madison Whittle
The former Danville City Councilman who resigned his seat to serve in the House of Delegates.
Shakeva Frazier
One of the three finalists announced for the vacant Danville City Council seat.
Shelby Irving
One of the three finalists announced for the vacant Danville City Council seat.
Danny Marshall
One of the three finalists announced 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.”
— Alonzo Jones, Mayor
What’s next
The City Council will appoint one of the finalists to serve on the council until a special election is held in November.
The takeaway
This transparent process to fill the vacant city council seat demonstrates Danville's commitment to community engagement and ensuring qualified representatives are selected to serve the city.
