Kim M. Herbstritt
Candidate for Winchester City Council, Third Ward
Background
- Occupation
- Executive director, Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity
Ward 3 member of Winchester City Council since 2019 (first elected in 2018) and council president in 2023-24. Executive director of the nonprofit Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges responsible budgeting balancing taxpayers and city needs
ReportHerbstritt seeking reelection to Ward 3 seat on City CouncilNews coverage · The Winchester Star · winchesterstar.com
“Responsible leadership means finding the right balance between protecting taxpayers and protecting the long-term health of the city.”
Education
Supports stronger city funding for Winchester Public Schools
She noted the city's share of the school operating budget fell from about 36% in 2017 to about 32%.
ReportHerbstritt seeking reelection to Ward 3 seat on City CouncilNews coverage · The Winchester Star · winchesterstar.com
“Strong schools are critical to a strong community”
Economy & jobs
Supports redevelopment to strengthen the land-locked city's tax base
ReportHerbstritt seeking reelection to Ward 3 seat on City CouncilNews coverage · The Winchester Star · winchesterstar.com
“Winchester must rely on thoughtful redevelopment, strategic investment and careful long-term planning to strengthen the tax base”
Roads & infrastructure
Opposes delaying needed infrastructure investments
ReportHerbstritt seeking reelection to Ward 3 seat on City CouncilNews coverage · The Winchester Star · winchesterstar.com
“Delaying necessary investments often costs more later because of inflation, aging infrastructure and increasing construction and material costs.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Kim M. Herbstritt on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- 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
- Herbstritt seeking reelection to Ward 3 seat on City Council
News coverage · The Winchester Star · winchesterstar.com
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