Leesburg Town Council · Virginia 2026 General Election

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

Brendan W. Murphy

No party listed

Retired Navy master chief; former NAVSEA safety certification manager

The gist

Opposes additional Leesburg data centers unless strict conditions are met.
Proposes investing data center revenue in lasting community projects.
Supports development that protects neighborhoods and town character.
Proposes using technology in traffic and infrastructure planning.

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Opposes additional Leesburg data centers unless strict conditions are met.
Brendan Murphy for Leesburg Town Council
Campaign website · brendanmurphyfortowncouncil.com
“When considering any additional data center in Leesburg, my starting position is no.”
Proposes investing data center revenue in lasting community projects.
Brendan Murphy for Leesburg Town Council
Campaign website · brendanmurphyfortowncouncil.com
“Data center revenues should strengthen our community through lasting investments that benefit generations to come.”
Supports development that protects neighborhoods and town character.
Brendan Murphy for Leesburg Town Council
Campaign website · brendanmurphyfortowncouncil.com
“We must maintain Leesburg's character, protect neighborhoods, and ensure new development enhances our community.”
Proposes using technology in traffic and infrastructure planning.
Brendan Murphy for Leesburg Town Council
Campaign website · brendanmurphyfortowncouncil.com
“Using technology and smart planning to make better decisions about traffic, infrastructure, and long-term sustainability.”

Neil R. Steinberg

No party listedIncumbent

Leesburg Town Council member; small-business owner

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Todd A. Cimino-Johnson

No party listedIncumbent

Vice Mayor of Leesburg; travel business owner and part-time instructor

The gist

Proposes expanding workforce housing and mixed-use, transit-adjacent development.
Supports protecting historic neighborhoods from speculative tear-downs.
Supports reaching the town's 40% tree canopy goal.
Supports converting the town fleet to hybrid and electric vehicles.
Proposes a Main Street program, business incubator and faster permitting.
Proposes a public-private partnership for a performing arts venue.
Proposes bike lanes linking downtown, the W&OD Trail and schools.

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Proposes expanding workforce housing and mixed-use, transit-adjacent development.
Issues — Todd for Leesburg
Campaign website · toddforleesburg.com
“I will work to expand Leesburg’s workforce housing and pursue incentives that encourage mixed-use, walkable, and transit-adjacent development.”
Supports protecting historic neighborhoods from speculative tear-downs.
Issues — Todd for Leesburg
Campaign website · toddforleesburg.com
“I also support stronger protections for our historic neighborhoods against speculative tear-downs.”
Supports reaching the town's 40% tree canopy goal.
Issues — Todd for Leesburg
Campaign website · toddforleesburg.com
“I remain committed to reaching Leesburg’s goal of 40% tree canopy coverage”
Supports converting the town fleet to hybrid and electric vehicles.
Issues — Todd for Leesburg
Campaign website · toddforleesburg.com
“I will also continue working toward converting the Town’s vehicle fleet to hybrid and electric vehicles”
Proposes a Main Street program, business incubator and faster permitting.
Issues — Todd for Leesburg
Campaign website · toddforleesburg.com
“I will work to establish a true Main Street Leesburg program, move forward with the long-promised business incubator, and improve the Town’s permitting process”
Proposes a public-private partnership for a performing arts venue.
Issues — Todd for Leesburg
Campaign website · toddforleesburg.com
“I want to pursue a public-private partnership to bring a performing arts venue to Leesburg”
Proposes bike lanes linking downtown, the W&OD Trail and schools.
Issues — Todd for Leesburg
Campaign website · toddforleesburg.com
“build out designated bike lanes connecting downtown, Ida Lee, the W&OD Trail, and our schools”

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