Jonathan D. "J.D." Taylor
Candidate for Salem City Council
Background
- Occupation
- Credit union associate director; local government tax administration
Associate director at a local credit union after 15 years in banking; works in local government tax administration and is a worship pastor. A Bluefield University biology graduate and MBA candidate who has lived in Salem for about ten years.
Photo: Candidate-submitted photo — Cardinal News voter guide
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports broadening the tax base to lower property taxes.
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“broaden our tax base, and allow us to lower property and real estate taxes”
Education
Opposes reopening council's decision against a school sales tax referendum.
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“It is not my intention to manufacture an issue for our citizens.”
Housing
Supports single-family housing and neighborhood center zoning.
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“I am a fan of neighborhood center style zoning and have a preference for single family housing”
Supports council action against overdevelopment of rezoned sites.
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“sites under development like the HopeTree property and Mill Ln are top of mind as areas council can take action to protect from over development”
Economy & jobs
Proposes business license incentives and a machinery tax moratorium.
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“implementing a business license incentive program available to localities in 58.1-3703 and consider a Machinery & Tools tax moratorium”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jonathan D. "J.D." Taylor on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Salem (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections: City of Salem
Election filing · City of Salem Electoral Board · salemva.gov
- How to vote in Salem: Salem City Council candidate questionnaire responses (Cardinal News voter guide data)
Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
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