Amanda F. Marko
Candidate for Roanoke City Council
Background
- Occupation
- Small business owner (economic development and marketing)
- Campaign website
- amandamarko.com
Small business owner whose career in economic development and marketing included work with the U.S. Senate and the nation's largest chamber of commerce. Serves on the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission and is immediate past vice chair of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board.
Photo: Candidate-submitted photo — Cardinal News voter guide
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to grow Roanoke's economy without raising taxes.
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“I envision a Roanoke that grows its way out of this without raising taxes.”
Public safety
Opposes Flock cameras and Raven audio detection.
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“I completely oppose always-on systems like Flock cameras and Raven audio detection that lack clear protections”
Education
Pledges a fair and consistent school funding formula.
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“For the schools, I will fight for a fair and consistent funding formula, flexibility to manage its budget”
Housing
Supports permitting reform and financing for first-time homebuyers.
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“I support permitting reform, aggressive code enforcement on vacant and abandoned properties, and creative financing for first-time and workforce homebuyers.”
Economy & jobs
Opposes a casino; seeks developer plans for the Civic Center.
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“A casino being part of the entertainment offering is far-fetched … initiate discussions with developers who could provide realistic plans for transforming, modernizing, and capitalizing on our Civic Center”
Proposes recruiting advanced manufacturing and medical device firms.
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“I want Roanoke to aggressively pursue contract development and manufacturing organizations, medical device and surgical instrument manufacturers”
Health & human services
Proposes regional funding for homelessness services.
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“What's missing is regional funding and accountability so that Roanoke is not left alone bearing the cost”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Amanda F. Marko on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Roanoke (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections: City of Roanoke
Election filing · City of Roanoke Electoral Board · roanokeva.gov
- How to vote in Roanoke: Roanoke City Council candidate questionnaire responses (Cardinal News voter guide data)
Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
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