In the wake of the death of five-term Dale District Supervisor James M. “Jim” Holland, members of the Chesterfield board plan to appoint LeQuan Hylton as interim supervisor for the district.

The board is expected to make the appointment during a specially scheduled meeting Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. in the county’s courthouse. Hylton is expected to be sworn in immediately after the vote. 

“As a board, we are coalescing around one of Jim Holland’s last wishes that Dr. Hylton be appointed to the interim Dale District seat,” said Board Chair and Bermuda District Supervisor Jim Ingle. “Dr. Hylton has served admirably on the Planning Commission, demonstrating his commitment to continuing Jim Holland’s legacy and brand of selfless service to the district and county.” 

Hylton has represented the Dale District on the Planning Commission since 2019. A Chesterfield resident since 1998, he graduated from Manchester High School and holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Virginia State University and an MBA from Averett University. 

Hylton, a combat veteran of Afghanistan, serves as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. He is co-founder of Hylton & Company, a real estate and construction firm. He and his wife, Nelda, have three daughters, two of whom attend Chesterfield Public Schools. 

“Dr. Hylton’s years of service helping make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors through his work on the Planning Commission make him uniquely qualified for the role,” said Clover Hill District Supervisor Jessica Schneider. “Those skills are very applicable to the work we do as a board and will be important as Dr. Hylton helps us navigate the year ahead without our longest-tenured member in Jim Holland.” 

A special election in November 2026 will determine who will serve the remainder of Holland’s four-year term.