Tracy Wainwright, an author and speaker who has lived in James City County 23 years, told Williamsburg Watch she will run for the Powhatan district board of supervisors seat being vacated by Michael J. Hipple.
The Cypress Point resident describes herself in her Instagram page as a “Jesus lover. Wife. Homeschooling mom. Author. Editor. Reader. Encourager”. Wainwright, a Republican, will be competing against Democrat Ti’juana Gholson.
Hipple announced in late February that he would not run for re-election after serving for more than a decade. His decision was a surprise to local Republicans, who scrambled to find a suitable replacement.
Wainwright said her platform would focus on responsible taxing and spending and advocate smart growth that takes into account the very different aspects of the county, from rural to suburban to New Town’s more urban feel.
Wainwright has self-published a dozen books, had one book traditionally published through Prism books, and is contracted f…