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Winchester City Council

Fourth Ward

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Term
4 years
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2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The nine-member city council (the mayor and two members from each of four wards) sets Winchester's budget, tax rates and ordinances and appoints the city manager.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Nate J. Prezzy

No party listed

Retired Army officer and Pentagon official

The gist

  • Pledges to cut waste before considering tax increases
  • Supports permanent safety improvements to the Loudoun Street Mall
  • Supports balanced growth where new development pays its share
More about Nate
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  1. Pledges to cut waste before considering tax increases

    Prezzy running for City Council seat to be vacated by Tagnesi

    News coverage · The Winchester Star · winchesterstar.com

    “Smart spending rather than tax increases. Prezzy said he will aggressively cut waste and find efficiencies”

  2. Supports permanent safety improvements to the Loudoun Street Mall

    Prezzy running for City Council seat to be vacated by Tagnesi

    News coverage · The Winchester Star · winchesterstar.com

    “supporting permanent safety improvements to the Loudoun Street Mall and Boscawen Street while actively protecting local businesses”

  3. Supports balanced growth where new development pays its share

    Prezzy running for City Council seat to be vacated by Tagnesi

    News coverage · The Winchester Star · winchesterstar.com

    “ensures that new growth pays its fair share to keep taxes affordable for current residents”

Klio N. Stroubakis

No party listed

Middle school science teacher

The gist

  • Supports fully funding schools over new parking garage bonds
  • Supports pedestrian and cyclist safety improvements in southern Winchester
  • Supports more trees and green space in Ward 4 development
  • Supports small businesses selling fresh produce and meats
  • Supports considering payments in lieu of taxes from large nonprofits
More about Klio
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  1. Supports fully funding schools over new parking garage bonds

    Stroubakis enters race for Ward 4 seat on City Council

    News coverage · The Winchester Star · winchesterstar.com

    “it was the last council meeting that motivated me with the $15.5 million bonds for the parking garage in Ward 4 … Wow, and we can't fully fund the schools.”

  2. Supports pedestrian and cyclist safety improvements in southern Winchester

    Stroubakis enters race for Ward 4 seat on City Council

    News coverage · The Winchester Star · winchesterstar.com

    “safety improvements for pedestrians and cyclists in southern Winchester and better access to public transportation”

  3. Supports more trees and green space in Ward 4 development

    Stroubakis enters race for Ward 4 seat on City Council

    News coverage · The Winchester Star · winchesterstar.com

    “she wants it to be environmentally friendly because she hopes to see more trees and greenspace in southern Winchester”

  4. Supports small businesses selling fresh produce and meats

    Stroubakis enters race for Ward 4 seat on City Council

    News coverage · The Winchester Star · winchesterstar.com

    “She would also like to support more small businesses that sell fresh produce and meats”

  5. Supports considering payments in lieu of taxes from large nonprofits

    Nonprofit Collaborative hosts forum for City Council candidates

    News coverage · The Winchester Star · winchesterstar.com

    “would be willing to consider things like seeking payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) revenue from larger nonprofits like Shenandoah University and Valley Health”

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.