Clifton Forge Town Council · Virginia 2026 General Election

What this office does: The town council sets Clifton Forge's budget, taxes and ordinances.

Dale E. Burdette

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Clifton Forge vice mayor

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Supports expanding the town's housing and code enforcement.

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Supports expanding the town's housing and code enforcement.
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“I will continue to support initiatives to expand the town's housing portfolio. … I continue to support efforts to improve the existing base through code enforcement and similar efforts.”

Pamela E. Lightfoot

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Retired federal civilian employee; military veteran

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Proposes connecting owners with rehab grants and historic tax credits.
Proposes startup grants for local small businesses.
Proposes partnering with Mountain Gateway on building trades training.
Proposes reusing the former high school as a community hub.

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Proposes connecting owners with rehab grants and historic tax credits.
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“Help everyday homeowners and downtown property owners connect with rehabilitation resources, matching grants, and historic tax credits.”
Proposes startup grants for local small businesses.
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“Focus on direct, practical startup grants and real incentives to help local residents of all ages launch small businesses”
Proposes partnering with Mountain Gateway on building trades training.
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“Partner directly with Mountain Gateway Community College to actively support and expand their carpentry, electrical, and building trades programs”
Proposes reusing the former high school as a community hub.
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“Rescue the long-vacant former Clifton Forge High School building from neglect and transform it into a vibrant multi-use anchor”

Michael L. Foster

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Restaurant and brewery owner

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Proposes stiffer penalties for neglected vacant downtown buildings.

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Proposes stiffer penalties for neglected vacant downtown buildings.
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“My plan is to push forward aggressive penalties with short-term benchmarks for completion of improvements or repurcussions.”

Deborah A. Laudermilk

No party listedIncumbent

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