Thompson secures Town Council seat to honor the past and look toward the future
Thompson was first appointed to serve on Town Council in February 2026 following the resignation of Paul LeMay. Both she and David Whitaker, whom she faced in the Nov. 3 election, were interviewed for the role.
Lisa Thompson will continue to serve on Floyd Town Council as a result of the Nov. 3 election. Her first elected term will begin in January 2027.
Thompson was first appointed to serve on Town Council in February 2026 following the resignation of Paul LeMay. Both she and David Whitaker, whom she faced in the Nov. 3 election, were interviewed for the role.
Final numbers for the Nov. 3 election show that Thompson received 115 or about 63% of votes cast for the Town Council seat, and Whitaker received 68 or about 37%.
Upon hearing the results on election night, Thompson said, her first thoughts revolved around how honored she is "that the community had put [its] trust in me to be on Town Council." She said she is "happy to be able to carry on being a part of such a wonderful team."
Thompson said that from her perspective being on Council means being able to reflect on the past while looking toward the future.
"I believe we have to remember where this beautiful community came from, and honor that past, while also looking at the future and all that it can hold," she explained. "Floyd is a place where everyone has a role. We know our neighbors and recognize the people we see on the streets. The future cannot only be ours but one for the generations to come. As we move forward, I want to keep the vision alive of a rural, kind, welcoming community that helps its citizens."
Thompson said one of the Council's current projects she's excited to see come to fruition is the re-development of the DonnKenny property. "People come up and ask me about it quite regularly. I think the possibilities are almost endless," she said. "To have such a property in a small town is exciting." She also explained that each Council meeting is also exciting to her. "Listening to public comments, being present, and knowing that I am in a position that my town has entrusted me with is exciting."
"I think the future is bright for Floyd," she said. "That in itself is exciting to me."
Mayor Will Griffin shared a statement on Facebook to congratulate Thompson on her election win. He said, "Lisa has become a valuable member of our team and is really making an impact. She brings a female perspective to our board that has been missing since Karen Bingham moved and resigned her spot several years ago." He noted that Thompson is "intelligent, insightful, and strong" and is comfortable "expressing her opinion if it differs from the group."
