The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors has appointed LeQuan M. Hylton as interim Dale District supervisor, filling the seat left vacant after the death of James M. “Jim” Holland, who died Oct. 14.

Hylton was sworn in immediately after the board’s Nov. 12 vote during a specially called meeting at the county’s historic 1917 Courthouse. Holland had represented the Dale District for more than 17 years. 

“I’m humbled and honored to be chosen to carry on Holland’s incredible legacy of public service,” Hylton said. “Those are big shoes that neither you nor I could ever completely fill, but I’m going to do my best, in my own way and with God’s and your help, to serve all people with excellence. 

“As Holland instructed, I will continue to serve with my whole heart to make our world, our county and our Dale District better every day,” he said. 

A special election next November will determine who will serve the remainder of Holland’s term, which runs through Dec. 31, 2027. 

Hylton had worked closely with Holland since 2019, when he was appointed to represent the Dale District on the Chesterfield Planning Commission. Before his death, Holland asked his fellow board members to choose Hylton for the interim role. 

“Holland recommended Hylton because of his demonstrated dedication to and connection with the community, his experience serving as a planning commissioner and his understanding and knowledge of the Dale District and Chesterfield County,” Board Chair Jim Ingle said. “This appointment honors Holland’s legacy and ensures the Dale District is represented until a special election can take place.” 

Hylton will work with other board members in the coming days to select a new planning commissioner for the district. 

A Chesterfield resident since 1998, Hylton is a Manchester High School graduate. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Virginia State University, an MBA from Averett University and a doctorate in public policy and administration from Virginia Commonwealth University. 

He is a combat veteran of Afghanistan and serves as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. He is also a co-founder of Hylton & Company, a real estate, construction and property management firm in North Chesterfield. 

Hylton and his wife, Nelda, have three daughters, two of whom attend Chesterfield County Public Schools.