Teresa Altemus, 59, of Hayes has announced her candidacy in the November election for an at-large seat on the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors. She was selected as the Republican nominee for the seat during a party canvass on June 7.
Altemus said she intends to focus on the task of representing all citizens in order to “accomplish a shared goal of doing what is best for the common good.” She touted experience and knowledge as reasons she would not have to rely on “on the job training” in order to go to work immediately.
A native of Florida, Altemus has been a Gloucester resident for over 41 years. She said she has continually been active in the community, serving on various committees, boards, and commissions, as well as on the board of supervisors for 16 years, from 1994 to 2010, during which she was the York District representative.
Altemus said that during her tenure on the board, the county secured an emergency radio system for emergency services use, a tower engine and rescue boat for fire and rescue use, and other improvements for the county. She also listed the ways in which she individually served the community after Hurricane Isabel, including helping people get back into their homes, donating the images she took of damaged homes for people’s insurance companies, and donating food.
“I am excited to campaign, meeting as many people as possible, going door-to-door, visiting businesses, and talking to citizens to learn from you how to best represent you as your supervisor-at-large,” said Altemus. “I look forward to meeting you on the campaign trail.”
Altemus holds a Certificate of Clerical Studies and an A.A.S. in Business Management/Information Systems Technology from Rappahannock Community College and a B.S. in Business Administration from Liberty University. She also received a certificate for participation in the County Leadership Institute of the National Association of Counties and Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University.
Altemus is opposed in the November general election by current supervisor Kevin M. Smith.