James B. Buckner
Candidate for Danville City Council
Background
- Occupation
- Vice Mayor of Danville; Realtor
Danville City Council member since 2014 and the council's vice mayor. A Realtor with Wilkins & Co. who previously opened Pawn Shops America.
Photo: City of Danville
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supported lower vehicle tax rate and ending decal fee.
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“lowering the personal property tax rate on vehicles, eliminating the vehicle decal fee, expanding tax relief for qualifying seniors and permanently disabled residents”
Education
Supports building on Danville schools' accreditation progress.
ReportThese local candidates would like to introduce themselves to you.Candidate questionnaire · Chatham Star-Tribune · chathamstartribune.com
“Build on Danville Public Schools’ accreditation progress and continue improving student outcomes”
Housing
Supports new housing paced with water and sewer capacity.
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“Growth is a good problem to have, but it must be managed carefully so that we continue creating opportunities for new housing”
Roads & infrastructure
Supported using casino revenue to offset residents' utility costs.
ReportThese local candidates would like to introduce themselves to you.Candidate questionnaire · Chatham Star-Tribune · chathamstartribune.com
“I’ve also supported using casino revenues to help offset utility costs rather than placing additional burdens on our citizens.”
Health & human services
Supports a coordinated approach to persistent poverty.
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“Take a more focused and coordinated approach to persistent poverty”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from James B. Buckner on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Danville (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections
Election filing · City of Danville Electoral Board · danvilleva.gov
- Vice Mayor James Buckner
Government record · City of Danville · danvilleva.gov
- These local candidates would like to introduce themselves to you.
Candidate questionnaire · Chatham Star-Tribune · chathamstartribune.com
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