Larry L. Taylor
Candidate for Lynchburg City Council, At large
Background
- Occupation
- Mayor of Lynchburg; business owner
- Lives in
- White Rock Hill, Lynchburg
- Campaign website
- larryforlyh.com
At-large Lynchburg City Council member since January 2023, chosen mayor by the council in January 2025, and a local business owner for more than 30 years. Describes himself as a Republican member of council; running with Stephanie Reed and Chris Boswell as "Team Lynchburg."
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to cut the car tax and eventually eliminate it.
From the joint Team Lynchburg platform of Taylor, Reed and Boswell.
ReportOur Plan for LynchburgCampaign website · Team Lynchburg (Taylor, Reed, Boswell) · teamlynchburg.com
“Cut the car tax and put Lynchburg on a path to eliminate it”
Supports lowering taxes, citing his first council term.
ReportAbout | Larry TaylorCampaign website · Friends of Larry Lewis Taylor · larryforlyh.com
“he will continue to fight for lower taxes, our first responders, and educational opportunities for young people.”
Public safety
Supports keeping Lynchburg's youth curfew.
ReportMeet the candidates seeking the Republican nomination for Lynchburg City CouncilNews coverage · WSET · wset.com
“Larry is passionate about keeping the youth curfew that was set in place”
Pledges full cooperation with federal law enforcement efforts.
From the joint Team Lynchburg platform of Taylor, Reed and Boswell.
ReportOur Plan for LynchburgCampaign website · Team Lynchburg (Taylor, Reed, Boswell) · teamlynchburg.com
“Fully cooperate with federal law enforcement efforts”
Education
Supports involving parents more in children's education.
Report8 quotes on civility from 8 Lynchburg City Council candidatesNews coverage · Cardinal News · cardinalnews.org
“Taylor emphasized the importance of involving parents in children’s education”
Roads & infrastructure
Proposes fixing traffic design before approving more developments.
From the joint Team Lynchburg platform of Taylor, Reed and Boswell.
ReportOur Plan for LynchburgCampaign website · Team Lynchburg (Taylor, Reed, Boswell) · teamlynchburg.com
“Fix bad traffic design before approving more developments”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Larry L. Taylor on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (7)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Lynchburg (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections
Election filing · City of Lynchburg Electoral Board · lynchburgva.gov
- Meet the Team
Campaign website · Team Lynchburg (Taylor, Reed, Boswell) · teamlynchburg.com
- Our Plan for Lynchburg
Campaign website · Team Lynchburg (Taylor, Reed, Boswell) · teamlynchburg.com
- About | Larry Taylor
Campaign website · Friends of Larry Lewis Taylor · larryforlyh.com
- Meet the candidates seeking the Republican nomination for Lynchburg City Council
News coverage · WSET · wset.com
- 8 quotes on civility from 8 Lynchburg City Council candidates
News coverage · Cardinal News · cardinalnews.org
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