David A. Bowers
Candidate for Roanoke City Council
Background
- Occupation
- Attorney
Attorney practicing in Virginia for 48 years. Mayor of Roanoke from 1992 to 2000 and from 2008 to 2016, with eight years on city council, and a former adjunct professor at Virginia Western.
Photo: Candidate-submitted photo — Cardinal News voter guide
Documented positions
Public safety
Opposes Flock cameras, citing constitutional concerns.
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“There is a lot of controversy and constitutional concerns about Flock cameras, and, I, too, share those concerns.”
Education
Supports reinstating the former council–schools budget formula.
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“I am for re-instating the council ... budget formula which worked well for many years”
Housing
Pledges to vote to repeal the current rezoning ordinance.
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“If elected, I will vote ASAP to repeal the current re-zoning ordinance”
Economy & jobs
Opposes a casino at the Berglund Center.
He also opposes dissolving the Hotel Roanoke Commission.
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“I oppose a casino at the Berglund Center. … the proposed dissolution of the Hotel Roanoke Commission”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports maintaining existing facilities before new projects.
He cited the Civic Center's estimated $30 million maintenance need.
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“Roanoke needs to address current needs rather than push forward on future projects.”
Government & transparency
Proposes ending all city nondisclosure agreements.
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“I would end all Non-Disclosure Agreements and forbid elected officials from entering NDA contracts with private or commercial entities in the future.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from David A. Bowers on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo 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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