Vivian Y. Sanchez-Jones
Candidate for Roanoke City Council
Background
- Occupation
- Roanoke City Council member; community advocate
Member of Roanoke City Council and founder of Avancemos Roanoke; an immigrant and bilingual community advocate who has worked with students and families through Roanoke City Public Schools and helped organize Roanoke's first Latino Festival.
Photo: Candidate-submitted photo — Cardinal News voter guide
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supported pay increases for city employees.
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“I supported efforts to improve compensation because many city employees were earning wages that were not keeping pace with the cost of living.”
Public safety
Supports community policing and crime prevention programs.
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“We must continue investing in community policing, technology, prevention programs, and partnerships that address the root causes of crime.”
Housing
Supports seeking state authority for inclusionary housing.
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“I support continuing to work with state leaders to provide localities with additional tools, including inclusionary housing options.”
Economy & jobs
Supports a well-managed casino within an entertainment district.
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“I also believe a well-managed casino could be a valuable asset as part of a broader entertainment district.”
Supports sports facilities that attract outside tournaments.
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“This includes sports facilities that attract tournaments and visitors from outside the region, creating economic activity for local businesses.”
Government & transparency
Supports nondisclosure agreements when competing for investments.
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“Non-disclosure agreements can be necessary when competing for jobs and investments, such as the Ringana project.”
Supports leaving immigration enforcement to federal authorities.
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“Immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Vivian Y. Sanchez-Jones on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo 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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