Stephanie M. Moon
Candidate for Roanoke City Council
Background
- Occupation
- Retired Roanoke city clerk
Served the City of Roanoke for nearly five decades, retiring in 2019 as city clerk, the first African American in that post; a Roanoke City Council member from 2020 to 2024. Also known as Stephanie Moon Reynolds.
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Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes relying on higher real estate taxes for revenue.
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“generating sustainable revenue to meet our community's growing needs without placing an ever-increasing burden on taxpayers through higher real estate taxes”
Public safety
Supports youth mentorship and violence prevention programs.
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“I believe we should continue supporting programs that provide young people with positive opportunities, mentorship, job skills, and alternatives to violence.”
Education
Proposes a joint council–school board review of school funding.
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“I support bringing City Council and the School Board together to examine the long-term impact of the current funding model”
Housing
Supports neighborhood-specific housing policies over uniform rules.
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“housing solutions should reflect their unique strengths and needs rather than rely on a one-size-fits-all approach”
Economy & jobs
Supports studying casino costs and impacts before taking a position.
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“Before taking a position, I would want to understand the potential benefits, community impacts, and long-term costs.”
Supports regional partnerships to grow the tax base.
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“one of the best opportunities for Roanoke is greater collaboration and partnerships with neighboring localities, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and investors.”
Health & human services
Supports homelessness nonprofits pooling resources.
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“I encouraged four nonprofit agencies providing homelessness services to consider pooling resources and reducing duplication”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Stephanie M. Moon on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo 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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