Seth J. Gillespie
Candidate for Mayor of Radford
Background
- Occupation
- Enrolled agent; florist
Radford's vice mayor for the past four years. An enrolled agent at his family's tax practice and owner of a local floral shop.
Photo: Candidate-submitted photo — Cardinal News voter guide
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports a forensic audit of city finances.
ReportCardinal News 2026 Virginia Voter Guide candidate questionnaire: City of Radford (ElectUp data feed)Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
“I called for a forensic audit”
Supports proving efficiencies before asking residents to pay more.
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“City government should be able to demonstrate that it has maximized efficiencies”
Supports the city hiring freeze and a rebuilt budget.
ReportCardinal News 2026 Virginia Voter Guide candidate questionnaire: City of Radford (ElectUp data feed)Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
“We initiated a hiring freeze and rebuilt our budget to a realistic level.”
Economy & jobs
Supports a citywide push for economic development and investment.
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“we have to have an all effort on Economic Development and investment in the city”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports shifting money from non-essential projects to infrastructure.
ReportCardinal News 2026 Virginia Voter Guide candidate questionnaire: City of Radford (ElectUp data feed)Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
“rerouting funds from non-essential projects to key infrastructure projects”
All sources (3)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Radford (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- How to vote in Radford
News coverage · Cardinal News · cardinalnews.org
- Cardinal News 2026 Virginia Voter Guide candidate questionnaire: City of Radford (ElectUp data feed)
Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
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