City & town
Radford City Council
- Vote for
- 2
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 5
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The city council sets City of Radford's budget, tax rates and ordinances and appoints the city manager.
Taxes & budget
Jonathan E. StewartIndependent
No documented position found.
P. Doug KanipeIndependent
- Supports continuing the city hiring freeze.
- Proposes better financial reporting to track city revenue.
C. Charlie MeeksIndependent
No documented position found.
Bill J. KovarikIndependent
No documented position found.
Chad L. McClanahanIndependent
No documented position found.
Education
Jonathan E. StewartIndependent
- Supports the 1% sales tax for school repairs.
P. Doug KanipeIndependent
- Proposes a public, prioritized list of school improvements.
C. Charlie MeeksIndependent
No documented position found.
Bill J. KovarikIndependent
- Supports the 1% sales tax for school construction.
Chad L. McClanahanIndependent
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Jonathan E. StewartIndependent
- Proposes recruiting new businesses onto city-owned land.
P. Doug KanipeIndependent
- Supports helping existing businesses grow and add jobs.
C. Charlie MeeksIndependent
No documented position found.
Bill J. KovarikIndependent
- Supports making Radford more welcoming to college students.
Chad L. McClanahanIndependent
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Jonathan E. StewartIndependent
- Proposes public swimming access at the city park.
P. Doug KanipeIndependent
No documented position found.
C. Charlie MeeksIndependent
No documented position found.
Bill J. KovarikIndependent
- Proposes city generation of low-cost renewable electricity.
Chad L. McClanahanIndependent
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Jonathan E. StewartIndependent
- Supports more transparency between city officials and residents.
- Proposes restructuring city departments and job descriptions.
P. Doug KanipeIndependent
- Supports lean Six Sigma methods with performance indicators.
- Pledges to keep Radford an independent city.
C. Charlie MeeksIndependent
No documented position found.
Bill J. KovarikIndependent
- Opposes city limits on fraternity and sorority signs.
- Supports disclosing city water talks with data centers.
Chad L. McClanahanIndependent
No documented position found.
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