Scottsville Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
David
Burch
David Burch, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Scottsville in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Heather Patrick-Gatewood.
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The race · Mayor
- 01David BurchYou’re reading
- 02Heather Patrick-Gatewood
Background
- About
- Mayor of Scottsville since 2019, first appointed by the City Council to finish Rob Cline's term.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. WNKY · May 19, 2026
In the May 19, 2026 nonpartisan primary for mayor, David Burch received 475 votes (61.4%), Heather Patrick-Gatewood 215 (27.8%) and Ricky Garrison 84 (10.9%). WNKY · May 19, 2026
On the record: David Burch
6 sourced01Data centers2 sourced positions
Said a 24-month data center moratorium gives the city time to research and to watch how data centers affect other communities.
I think a 24-month moratorium gives everybody a chance to breathe and to observe what’s going to happen in the future.”
Own statementWNKY · Jul 13, 2026Link
As reported by WNKY; not a direct quote
Said the city considered an outright ban on data centers but chose a two-year moratorium before making a permanent decision.
Own statementWNKY · Jul 13, 2026Link
02Growth1 sourced position
Said the area is on the cusp of residential and commercial growth and that the city wants to keep that momentum.
And I think we’re on the cusp of an explosion, both residential and commercial business, and we just want to keep that momentum moving forward.”
Own statementThe Citizen-Times · Aug 12, 2025Link
03Priorities1 sourced position
As reported by The Citizen-Times; not a direct quote
Listed his goals as mayor as infrastructure, financial stability, investment in personnel and equipment, responsiveness, and transparency.
Own statementThe Citizen-Times · Aug 12, 2025Link
04Dispatch1 sourced position
Told the council he moved city Dispatch from reporting to the Mayor's Office to reporting to the Police Department (December 2025).
Own statementCity of Scottsville · Dec 8, 2025Link
05Natural landscapes1 sourced position
As reported by WNKY; not a direct quote
Said the managed natural landscapes ordinance cleared up confusion and is now an option for Scottsville residents.
Own statementWNKY · Mar 24, 2025Link
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