Ed J. Dickenson
Candidate for City of Radford School Board
Background
- Occupation
- Home inspector; business owner
Licensed home inspector and owner of Solid Spec Home Inspection Services. Retired from the Army National Guard after more than 21 years and was formerly a Roanoke County deputy sheriff.
Photo: Candidate-submitted photo — Cardinal News voter guide
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports a sales tax over property taxes for school projects.
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“a sales tax is a fairer approach because it spreads the cost beyond Radford property owners”
Education
Supports the 1% sales tax for school facilities.
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“I support the proposed 1% local sales tax.”
Supports planning for long-term school budget needs.
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“make sure those future requirements are considered rather than addressing them only when they become immediate problems”
Supports working with the city on school funding.
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“We will need to work closely and collaboratively with the City”
All sources (3)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Radford (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- How to vote in Radford
News coverage · Cardinal News · cardinalnews.org
- Cardinal News 2026 Virginia Voter Guide candidate questionnaire: City of Radford (ElectUp data feed)
Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
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