City & town
Mayor of Warrenton
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 3
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The mayor presides over the Warrenton Town Council and represents the town.
Taxes & budget
Renard J. CarlosIndependent
No documented position found.
David A. McGuireIndependent
- Supports line-by-line budget cuts before any tax increase.
Darine P. BarbourIndependent
No documented position found.
Education
Renard J. CarlosIndependent
No documented position found.
David A. McGuireIndependent
No documented position found.
Darine P. BarbourIndependent
- Proposes a youth program on how town government works.
Housing
Renard J. CarlosIndependent
- Supports affordable housing, transparency and economic growth.
David A. McGuireIndependent
- Voted for the Warrenton Village Center mixed-use housing project.In office
Darine P. BarbourIndependent
- Supports redevelopment and infill guided by the Comprehensive Plan.
- Proposes reviewing zoning to allow additional housing options.
Economy & jobs
Renard J. CarlosIndependent
- Opposes future data center development in Warrenton.
David A. McGuireIndependent
- Voted against the proposed Amazon data center in Warrenton.In office
Darine P. BarbourIndependent
- Proposes a business retention program for local businesses.
Government & transparency
Renard J. CarlosIndependent
No documented position found.
David A. McGuireIndependent
- Voted to terminate Town Manager Frank Cassidy in October 2025.In office
Darine P. BarbourIndependent
- Pledges to restore trust and transparency in town government.
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