My name is Barbara Null and it would be an honor represent the citizens of the Stonehouse District on the Board of Supervisors. Having represented my neighbors in Stonehouse on the James City County Planning Commission for the past three years, I know the tremendous influence these serving in local government can have on our county. Those who serve on the Board of Supervisors, as well as citizen panels like the Planning Commission, can shape the future of our beautiful county, affecting the quality of life for all of us.
The entire Planning Commission, with input from the residents of the county, worked tirelessly on the comprehensive plan for 2045. Our goal was to protect our county’s rural character, and the comp plan does that. Our citizens spoke and this is the plan they wanted.
As supervisor, I will continue to be a voice for the citizens of Stonehouse District. I promise to take every decision seriously and ask for citizen input to help make my decisions. I will work for you, not the larger overreaching government. As a fiscal conservative, I will vote for protecting the rights of the citizens and will stand up against tax increases and demand fiscal responsibility of our county.
Our county is one of the most beautiful and, certainly, most historic in the commonwealth and the nation. My aim is to keep it that way. I will work to keep it a great place to live, preserving its beauty for the future while maintaining its affordability for the present. And I will always be available, accessible and responsive to my neighbors in Stonehouse District, actively seeking their input and suggestions to ensure our county remains a great place to live and work for generations to come. When elected, being your representative will be my only job!
A native Virginian, I was born in Arlington. I am the daughter of a United States Navy World War II Ace pilot who perished in a carrier accident in 1952. Wanting to make my dad proud, I became a commercial pilot years ago. Continuing the family’s history with the Navy, my son is a Navy veteran who served in Special Warfare at Dam Neck and my daughter-in-law is a Chief Warrant Officer 2 with the Navy. I have two grandchildren, ages 7 and 9.
As a 36-year employee of United Airlines, I worked in responsible positions as a supervisor, purser and flight attendant. During my career, I also received my commercial pilot rating and became chief pilot for Executive Aviation at Capital City Airport. Along the way, I was a fox hunter, skydiver and skier, as well as devoting time as a volunteer with many organizations.
I am a current member of the James City County Planning Commission and previously served on the Planning Commission in another locality. I also served for five years on the Architecture Review Committee for Colonial Heritage. I proudly served as an officer of elections in James City County and elsewhere.
I am a volunteer in police service with the James City County Police Department. I am an associate member of the Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute and former associate member of the Fraternal Order of Police Associates. I also volunteered at Habitat for Humanity.
I was the former chairman of the Williamsburg-James City Republican Committee, and former president of the Greater Williamsburg Republican Women. My years of commercial piloting bring quick and accurate decision making under difficult situations. My years on the Planning Commission have provided in-depth familiarity with county issues. The qualifications and experience I bring on day one will make me an effective and caring supervisor for the people.
Barbara Null lives in James City County and is running for the James City County Board of Supervisors Stonehouse seat.
