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Warrenton Town Council

At large

Vote for
2
Term
4 years
Candidates
3
Election
Nov 3, 2026

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

Taxes & budget

  • R. Christian MalottIndependent

    • Proposes filling empty storefronts to ease taxpayer burden.
  • Patty D. PrattIndependent

    • Supports closer scrutiny of the town budget's largest items.
  • Tammy L. LakeIndependent

    • Supports reviewing the budget for cuts before setting tax rates.

Economy & jobs

Roads & infrastructure

  • R. Christian MalottIndependent

    • Proposes repairing aging infrastructure, including the water plant, first.
  • Patty D. PrattIndependent

    • Proposes parking improvements and more bus stops.
  • Tammy L. LakeIndependent

    No documented position found.

Government & transparency

  • R. Christian MalottIndependent

    • Pledges to explain the basis of council decisions to residents.
  • Patty D. PrattIndependent

    • Proposes reducing town staffing levels over time.
  • Tammy L. LakeIndependent

    • Pledges an open-door policy with constituents.

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; 4 issues covered in this race.