City & town

Lynchburg City Council

At large

Vote for: 3
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 9
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The city council (four ward and three at-large members) sets Lynchburg's budget, tax rates and ordinances and appoints the city manager.

Candidates Compare by issue

Taxes & budget

Christina Anne DelzingaroNo party listed
No documented position found.
Nathaniel X. "Nat" MarshallNo party listed
No documented position found.
R. Dave Henderson JrNo party listed
No documented position found.
Eli "Shawn Hunter" RybinniNo party listed
No documented position found.
Chris M. BoswellNo party listed
- Pledges responsible spending and respect for taxpayers.
- Supports relief on property taxes, meals tax and local fees.
Veronica T. BrattonNo party listed
- Supports reducing city spending to lower taxes.
Stephanie T. ReedNo party listed
- Supports lowering the overall tax burden, not just real estate.
Larry L. TaylorNo party listed
- Pledges to cut the car tax and eventually eliminate it.
- Supports lowering taxes, citing his first council term.
Martin J. MisjunsNo party listed
- Supports lower taxes and limited government.

Public safety

Christina Anne DelzingaroNo party listed
No documented position found.
Nathaniel X. "Nat" MarshallNo party listed
- Supports a community-centered approach to public safety.
R. Dave Henderson JrNo party listed
No documented position found.
Eli "Shawn Hunter" RybinniNo party listed
- Pledges to address crime, violence and homelessness.
Chris M. BoswellNo party listed
- Supports investing in police recruitment, retention and training.
Veronica T. BrattonNo party listed
- Supports education as the basis for safer streets.
Stephanie T. ReedNo party listed
No documented position found.
Larry L. TaylorNo party listed
- Supports keeping Lynchburg's youth curfew.
- Pledges full cooperation with federal law enforcement efforts.
Martin J. MisjunsNo party listed
- Supports stronger public safety and fiscal responsibility.

Education

Christina Anne DelzingaroNo party listed
- Supports universal pre-K and well-paid teachers.
Nathaniel X. "Nat" MarshallNo party listed
- Supports making education his main priority on council.
R. Dave Henderson JrNo party listed
- Supports pre-K at every Lynchburg elementary school.
- Proposes community service instead of student suspensions.
- Supports competitive pay to retain Lynchburg teachers.
Eli "Shawn Hunter" RybinniNo party listed
- Supports closing the achievement gap for African American students.
Chris M. BoswellNo party listed
- Supports holding the School Board accountable for results.
Veronica T. BrattonNo party listed
- Supports backing the school board and city teachers.
Stephanie T. ReedNo party listed
- Supports literacy teachers and programs in middle and high schools.
- Proposes a clear, predictable school funding formula.
Larry L. TaylorNo party listed
- Supports involving parents more in children's education.
Martin J. MisjunsNo party listed
No documented position found.

Housing

Christina Anne DelzingaroNo party listed
- Supports housing that teachers and first responders can afford.
Nathaniel X. "Nat" MarshallNo party listed
- Supports rehabilitating older homes to add affordable housing.
- Supports wider access to affordable housing, childcare and transportation.
R. Dave Henderson JrNo party listed
- Supports zoning that allows townhomes and duplexes.
Eli "Shawn Hunter" RybinniNo party listed
- Opposes what he calls quiet gentrification of neighborhoods.
Chris M. BoswellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Veronica T. BrattonNo party listed
- Proposes incentives for housing developers and first-time homebuyers.
Stephanie T. ReedNo party listed
- Supports city programs that rehabilitate dilapidated homes for ownership.
Larry L. TaylorNo party listed
No documented position found.
Martin J. MisjunsNo party listed
- Supports lower taxes as a route to affordable housing.

Economy & jobs

Christina Anne DelzingaroNo party listed
- Supports development along downtown, Fort Avenue and Timberlake corridors.
Nathaniel X. "Nat" MarshallNo party listed
- Supports linking education and workforce training to jobs.
R. Dave Henderson JrNo party listed
- Proposes strict city permit timelines for businesses and builders.
Eli "Shawn Hunter" RybinniNo party listed
No documented position found.
Chris M. BoswellNo party listed
- Supports faster permits and inspections for small businesses.
Veronica T. BrattonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Stephanie T. ReedNo party listed
No documented position found.
Larry L. TaylorNo party listed
No documented position found.
Martin J. MisjunsNo party listed
- Supports lowering taxes to attract new businesses.

Roads & infrastructure

Christina Anne DelzingaroNo party listed
- Pledges to maintain roads, water systems and public infrastructure.
Nathaniel X. "Nat" MarshallNo party listed
No documented position found.
R. Dave Henderson JrNo party listed
No documented position found.
Eli "Shawn Hunter" RybinniNo party listed
No documented position found.
Chris M. BoswellNo party listed
- Opposes roundabouts in favor of practical intersections and sidewalks.
Veronica T. BrattonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Stephanie T. ReedNo party listed
No documented position found.
Larry L. TaylorNo party listed
- Proposes fixing traffic design before approving more developments.
Martin J. MisjunsNo party listed
No documented position found.

Environment & parks

Christina Anne DelzingaroNo party listed
No documented position found.
Nathaniel X. "Nat" MarshallNo party listed
No documented position found.
R. Dave Henderson JrNo party listed
- Proposes accessible public waterfronts along the James River.
Eli "Shawn Hunter" RybinniNo party listed
No documented position found.
Chris M. BoswellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Veronica T. BrattonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Stephanie T. ReedNo party listed
No documented position found.
Larry L. TaylorNo party listed
No documented position found.
Martin J. MisjunsNo party listed
No documented position found.

Health & human services

Christina Anne DelzingaroNo party listed
- Supports wider access to health care through community partnerships.
Nathaniel X. "Nat" MarshallNo party listed
No documented position found.
R. Dave Henderson JrNo party listed
No documented position found.
Eli "Shawn Hunter" RybinniNo party listed
No documented position found.
Chris M. BoswellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Veronica T. BrattonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Stephanie T. ReedNo party listed
No documented position found.
Larry L. TaylorNo party listed
No documented position found.
Martin J. MisjunsNo party listed
No documented position found.

Government & transparency

Christina Anne DelzingaroNo party listed
- Pledges collaborative, transparent decisions on council.
Nathaniel X. "Nat" MarshallNo party listed
- Pledges to keep a calm tone in council debates.
R. Dave Henderson JrNo party listed
- Pledges respectful conduct toward colleagues and city staff.
Eli "Shawn Hunter" RybinniNo party listed
- Pledges to focus on a people's agenda over arguments.
Chris M. BoswellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Veronica T. BrattonNo party listed
- Opposes council members silencing each other's questions.
Stephanie T. ReedNo party listed
- Opposes state mandates she views as overreach.
- Pledges respectful treatment of city staff and residents.
Larry L. TaylorNo party listed
No documented position found.
Martin J. MisjunsNo party listed
- Opposes state mandates that limit individual freedoms.
- Supports council members questioning city staff in public.

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