Chris M. Boswell
Candidate for Lynchburg City Council, At large
Background
- Occupation
- Nonprofit and civic leader
- Campaign website
- boswellforlynchburg.com
Former board chair of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg and former president of the Downtown Lynchburg Association who helped launch the Mustaches 4 Kids charity effort in 2014. Running with Larry Taylor and Stephanie Reed as "Team Lynchburg"; he sought the May 2026 Republican nomination.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges responsible spending and respect for taxpayers.
ReportBoswell for LynchburgCampaign website · Boswell for Lynchburg · boswellforlynchburg.com
“As your Councilman, I will work tirelessly to champion responsible spending”
Supports relief on property taxes, meals tax and local fees.
From the joint Team Lynchburg platform of Taylor, Reed and Boswell.
ReportOur Plan for LynchburgCampaign website · Team Lynchburg (Taylor, Reed, Boswell) · teamlynchburg.com
“Fight for relief on property taxes, the meals tax, and local fees”
Public safety
Supports investing in police recruitment, retention and training.
From the joint Team Lynchburg platform of Taylor, Reed and Boswell.
ReportOur Plan for LynchburgCampaign website · Team Lynchburg (Taylor, Reed, Boswell) · teamlynchburg.com
“Invest in recruitment, retention, and training”
Education
Supports holding the School Board accountable for results.
From the joint Team Lynchburg platform of Taylor, Reed and Boswell.
ReportOur Plan for LynchburgCampaign website · Team Lynchburg (Taylor, Reed, Boswell) · teamlynchburg.com
“Hold the School Board accountable”
Economy & jobs
Supports faster permits and inspections for small businesses.
From the joint Team Lynchburg platform of Taylor, Reed and Boswell.
ReportOur Plan for LynchburgCampaign website · Team Lynchburg (Taylor, Reed, Boswell) · teamlynchburg.com
“Speed up permits and inspections”
Roads & infrastructure
Opposes roundabouts in favor of practical intersections and sidewalks.
From the joint Team Lynchburg platform of Taylor, Reed and Boswell.
ReportOur Plan for LynchburgCampaign website · Team Lynchburg (Taylor, Reed, Boswell) · teamlynchburg.com
“Focus on practical intersections and sidewalks, not roundabouts”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Chris M. Boswell on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Lynchburg (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections
Election filing · City of Lynchburg Electoral Board · lynchburgva.gov
- Meet Chris
Campaign website · Boswell for Lynchburg · boswellforlynchburg.com
- Boswell for Lynchburg
Campaign website · Boswell for Lynchburg · boswellforlynchburg.com
- Our Plan for Lynchburg
Campaign website · Team Lynchburg (Taylor, Reed, Boswell) · teamlynchburg.com
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