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Winchester City Council · First Ward

Miles K. Davis

Candidate for Winchester City Council, First Ward

No party listed

Background

Occupation
Former university president
Campaign website
wewantmiles.org

Navy veteran and former dean of the Shenandoah University School of Business who became president of Linfield University in Oregon in 2018 and resigned that post in late 2023. A Ward 1 resident who is running for his first public office.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports considering payments in lieu of taxes from large nonprofits

    All four candidates at the Nonprofit Collaborative forum said they would consider it.

    Nonprofit Collaborative hosts forum for City Council candidates

    News coverage · The Winchester Star · winchesterstar.com

    “would be willing to consider things like seeking payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) revenue from larger nonprofits like Shenandoah University and Valley Health”
    Report

Economy & jobs

  • Supports keeping Winchester economically viable for all incomes

    He said small businesses drive the economy and their owners should be heard by local officials.

    Davis announces bid for Ward 1 council seat; Bell not seeking reelection

    News coverage · The Winchester Star · winchesterstar.com

    “Davis said he wants to help Winchester remain an economically viable community inclusive of people from all socioeconomic backgrounds”
    Report

Health & human services

Government & transparency

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Miles K. Davis on them.

  • HousingNo documented position found.

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