Raekwon M. Moore
Candidate for Roanoke City Council
Background
- Occupation
- Electronic health records specialist
Roanoke native who has worked in banking, systems administration and healthcare technology, including managing bank fraud departments; now supports electronic health record systems in the mental health field. Serves on the United Way Community Impact Committee and the Grandin Theatre Foundation board.
Photo: Candidate-submitted photo — Cardinal News voter guide
Documented positions
Public safety
Opposes Flock cameras and Raven listening devices.
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“scale back surveillance so that we are not encroaching on our citizens' right to privacy through invasive AI technologies like Flock cameras and listening devices”
Education
Proposes dedicating part of the meals tax to schools.
He proposes bringing back the city's former "Eat for Education" arrangement.
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“I support dedicating a portion of our meals tax revenue to our public schools”
Housing
Proposes adding reasonable parking requirements to the zoning amendment.
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“reworking the zoning amendment to include reasonable parking requirements”
Economy & jobs
Proposes speeding up city permitting to keep businesses.
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“Improving the efficiency within our permitting department is vital.”
Supports a voter referendum if a casino is proposed.
He said he does not see a casino as a realistic option given the state approval steps.
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“I would support putting the question on the ballot so Roanokers could decide whether it is the right decision for our community.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports better bus stops and more efficient bus routes.
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“Improving public transportation through better bus stops and more efficient routes makes it easier for Roanokers to find and keep a job.”
Government & transparency
Opposes local help with federal immigration enforcement.
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“Roanoke City should follow the law, but we should not be aiding efforts meant to harm or intimidate our neighbors.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Raekwon M. Moore on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Roanoke (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections: City of Roanoke
Election filing · City of Roanoke Electoral Board · roanokeva.gov
- How to vote in Roanoke: Roanoke City Council candidate questionnaire responses (Cardinal News voter guide data)
Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
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