About Me

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Charlie “Chuck” Frye, Jr. is a native son of Fredericksburg, and his  family roots -- both maternal and paternal -- are deeply steeped in the  greater Fredericksburg community. He spent his childhood living in the  Bragg Hill and Mayfield neighborhoods, which are both in  Fredericksburg’s Ward 4, of which Charlie has served as its elected City  Councilman since 2014.  Since the completion of his first term, he has  run unopposed and has been reelected two times.  He has served as the  City’s Vice Mayor since 2020, when he was unanimously elected by the  mayor and members of the city council. 

Councilman Frye's  educational journey is a testament to his commitment to personal growth.  He graduated from James Monroe High School in 1996, where he was an  active participant in various extracurricular activities. As a Monroe  Singer, a DECA member, and an avid basketball player, he demonstrated  his ability to balance academic and personal pursuits. His part-time job  at Belk's, formerly known as Leggett's, further exemplifies his early  understanding of the value of hard work and perseverance.   Charlie's  strong work ethic, developed since his first job as a high school  freshman, is a testament to his character. He has maintained a  consistent employment record, working in various roles, such as a  certified natural gas pipe fitter, a custodian and shipping clerk, and a  package delivery driver. His current position as a package delivery  driver for UPS, a role he has held since 2001, further demonstrates his  commitment to his responsibilities.   Charlie is tremendously proud of  his community and has been actively engaged in serving the needs of its  residents. He has been a strong advocate for the development of young  people through his leadership of several community projects. As a  Councilman, he has been instrumental in many community initiatives,  including the naming of Fredericksburg’s first tribute to Dr. Martin  Luther King, Jr. as a bridge over Interstate 95; the development of the  city’s first gun give-back program, which he created in honor of friends  he had lost to gun violence; and a campaign to remove the City’s slave  block which led to an active and engaged discussion on how the story of  the Fredericksburg’s African-American history is to be told.  

In  recognition of his commitment to youth and his outstanding leadership,  Mr. Frye has been appointed to several boards.  He is a member of the  Community Advisory Committee of the Gladys P. Todd Scholars Program at  Germanna Community College, the Sunshine Baseball League board, and the  City’s Teen Violence Task Force. Chuck has also served as a  Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation Coach and a Lafayette Elementary  School Breakfast Buddy.     

Chuck is a member of the  Fredericksburg Housing Advisory Committee and has served as a member of  the Virginia Municipal League Executive Committee and its policy-writing  committee member.     

Councilman Frye is married to his  childhood sweetheart, Dr. Kisha Frye, an assistant principal at  Walker-Grant Middle School.  They are the very proud parents of three  beautiful children, Ta’Nesha, Charlie, III, & Kamron.