Key Facts
Background
John R. Eley III graduated from Menchville High School in 2002. He is the owner of Your Hair Boutique and works as a marketing consultant [1]. He previously served on the Newport News City School Board in 2016 and 2020 [3].
Key Issues
Education
Eley has stated that he would prioritize increasing teachers’ salaries, improving career training, and promoting the arts in schools if he were elected [4].
Gun Policy
Eley advocates for uniting families to come up with solutions to stop gun violence. He organized the Save Our Children Community March in December 2021 following a shooting at Menchville High School [5].
Endorsements
No endorsements could be found.
Sources
1 Ballotpedia
2 Facebook
3 Virginia Department of Elections
4 Daily Press
5 WTKR