Town Council
Town of Grottoes Clerk-Council:
Jennifer Whetzel, Phone: (540) 249-5896 ext. 317
The Town Council is the governing body for the Town and is elected by the citizens of the Town. The Grottoes Town Council consists of seven members, the Mayor and six Councilperson(s). The Council members serve a staggered term of four years and the Mayor serves a four-year term. The Mayor conducts the meetings and only votes in the event to break a tie. Each Council member chairs a designated committee and serves on two other committees.
Jennifer Whetzel, Phone: (540) 249-5896 ext. 317
The Town Council is the governing body for the Town and is elected by the citizens of the Town. The Grottoes Town Council consists of seven members, the Mayor and six Councilperson(s). The Council members serve a staggered term of four years and the Mayor serves a four-year term. The Mayor conducts the meetings and only votes in the event to break a tie. Each Council member chairs a designated committee and serves on two other committees.
Grottoes Town Council Candidate Information:
Information on becoming a candidate for Town Council may be obtained by visiting the Virginia Department of Elections website.
Information is also available at the Rockingham County Voter Registrar's office located at 20 E. Gay Street, Harrisonburg or by calling (540) 564-3055.
Town Council MembersInformation on becoming a candidate for Town Council may be obtained by visiting the Virginia Department of Elections website.
Information is also available at the Rockingham County Voter Registrar's office located at 20 E. Gay Street, Harrisonburg or by calling (540) 564-3055.
The Town Council meets the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Grottoes Town Hall. Agendas are posted, meeting information and materials are available at the Town Hall or by phone at 540-249-5896.
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Jo Plaster
Mayor
jplaster@ci.grottoes.va.usFirst Elected:
2019
Chairs:
Personnel, Fire and Police Protection
Committees:
Finance and Special Events
Term Expires
2028
David Raynes
Vice-Mayor
draynes@ci.grottoes.va.usFirst Elected:
1998
Chairs:
Finance
Committees:
Ordinance, Health and Property & Streets and Street Lights
Term Expires
2026
Michael Kohl
Council Member
mkohl@ci.grottoes.va.usFirst Elected:
2021
Chairs:
Ordinance, Health and Properties
Committees:
Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities & Water and Sewer
Term Expires
2028
Maite Taylor
Council Member
mtaylor@ci.grottoes.va.usFirst Elected:
January 1, 2025
Chairs:
Special Events
Committees:
Personnel, Fire and Police Protection; Ordinance, Health & Property
Term Expires
December 31, 2028
Jim Justis
Council Member
jjustis@ci.grottoes.va.usFirst Elected:
2021
Chairs:
Streets and Street Lights
Committees:
Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities & Finance
Term Expires
2026
Joshua Bailey
Council Member
jbailey@ci.grottoes.va.usFirst Elected:
2021
Chairs:
Water and Sewer
Committees:
Personnel, Fire & Police Protection and Streets & Streetlights
Term Expires
2026
Eddie Chittum
Council Member
echittum@ci.grottoes.va.usFirst Elected:
2023
Chairs:
Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities
Committees:
Water & Sewer and Special Events
Term Expires
2028
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