Emily Rose Windle
Candidate for Winchester City Council, Second Ward
Background
- Occupation
- Legislative assistant, Virginia General Assembly
Ward 2 member of Winchester City Council since 2023 (elected in 2022 as Emily DeAngelis) and council vice president. Holds a doctorate from Wilkes University and works as a legislative assistant in the Virginia General Assembly.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted against tax increases during her first termIn office
ReportWindle to seek reelection to Ward 2 seat on City CouncilNews coverage · The Winchester Star · winchesterstar.com
“She has consistently opposed tax increases”
Economy & jobs
Opposed a proposed entertainment venue with a small casinoIn office
ReportWindle to seek reelection to Ward 2 seat on City CouncilNews coverage · The Winchester Star · winchesterstar.com
“as well as a proposal for the construction of an entertainment venue with a small casino component in the city”
Roads & infrastructure
Opposed setting a city stormwater fee
ReportWindle to seek reelection to Ward 2 seat on City CouncilNews coverage · The Winchester Star · winchesterstar.com
“she fought against setting a stormwater fee to help cover improvements to Winchester's infrastructure”
Health & human services
Supports nonprofits serving residents facing rising living costs
ReportNonprofit Collaborative hosts forum for City Council candidatesNews coverage · The Winchester Star · winchesterstar.com
“Windle characterized nonprofits as being critical to Winchester, particularly because the cost of living has risen dramatically over the past decade”
Government & transparency
Supports greater transparency in city operations
ReportWindle to seek reelection to Ward 2 seat on City CouncilNews coverage · The Winchester Star · winchesterstar.com
“She also has pushed for greater transparency with city operations and decisions.”
All sources (4)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Winchester (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Voting: November 3, 2026 sample ballots by precinct
Election filing · City of Winchester Voter Registration · winchesterva.gov
- Windle to seek reelection to Ward 2 seat on City Council
News coverage · The Winchester Star · winchesterstar.com
- Nonprofit Collaborative hosts forum for City Council candidates
News coverage · The Winchester Star · winchesterstar.com
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