Rod Cury

Rod Cury Richlands, Virginia · Candidate sheet Current Mayor of Richlands 1. Profile and public service On Council: at least May 2013, the earliest minutes held, to Feb. 2021; nominated Vice-Mayor in Jan. 2021 Mayor: listed as Mayor from March 2021 to now As mayor: votes only to break a tie, so his motions and seconds end in 2021 2. Public record, 2013 to 2026 351+ motions made, as a council member 205+ motions seconded, as a council member 8+ tie-breaking votes as mayor named in the minutes 8 meeting dates off the roster, out of 233 3. In the minutes “Mayor Cury noted that rates have not increased, the prices come from recent weather events.” On power costs, March 10, 2026. Minutes are the Clerk's summary, not a transcript. 4. The basics: latest recorded action Topic: Latest recorded action Budget: Broke a tie, yes, on budget amendments (Aug. 2025) Rates: Broke a tie, no, on a 10% electric rate cut (July 2023) Streets: As member, moved to speed up VDOT bridge work (Sept. 2018) Flooding: Asked to add the flood response report to the agenda (Feb. 2025) Public safety: As member, moved the fire truck loan signing, 5–0 (Feb. 2020) Open government: Chose small-council Robert's Rules; appeal failed 1–4 (Dec. 2025) 5. 2017 Comprehensive Plan 0 of the 4 delivered items show his motion or yes vote The Town's record: 4 of the plan's 34 named deliverables delivered, 9 under way, 21 none found. No later full plan update located. His part: moved the plan's adoption. Both delivered items with a recorded vote came while he could vote only on a tie. Under way: seconded reserves, yes on Smart Scale. Broke a tie, no, on one grapple truck funding option. 6. Candidate questionnaire No response received Sent Oct. 20, 2026 to an address on the Town's email pattern; no bounce. Due Oct. 27. Facts only, from Town of Richlands records: minutes through Mar. 24, 2026. Same rules for every candidate posted here. Disclosure: Catalyst Civic's founder works on Nicole Helbert's write-in campaign against him for mayor. Prepared by Catalyst Civic, catalystcivic.org