Covington City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
David B.
Goff
David B. Goff, the incumbent, is running for Covington City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Long-time small business owner and mechanic at Dave's Auto Repair, LLC, in Covington.
David B. Goff is unopposed in District 1. Virginia Department of Elections
The council appointed David B. Goff to the interim District 1 seat in September 2025 to fill the seat of the late Mayor Carson. City of Covington · Sep 2, 2025
On the record: David B. Goff
7 sourced01Why running1 sourced position
Told the council he wants to see the community grow and prosper.
I have a great interest in seeing the community continue to grow and prosper, as we face the challenges that lie ahead”
Own statementThe Virginian Review · Aug 26, 2025Link
02Land bank1 sourced position
Voted for the city to remain in the TAP Land Bank program (passed 5-0, February 2026).
Council voteCity of Covington · Feb 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Taxes1 sourced position
Voted to set 2026 personal property tax relief at 42 percent for qualifying vehicles (passed 4-0, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Covington · Apr 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Schools1 sourced position
Voted to approve Alleghany Highlands Public Schools capital projects presented at the May 5 work session (passed 4-0, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Covington · May 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Zoning1 sourced position
Voted to rezone Newco, Inc. parcels on East Cherry Street from general business to light industrial (passed 5-0, December 2025).
Council voteCity of Covington · Dec 9, 2025LinkHow the council voted
06District 2 vacancy1 sourced position
Voted for Michael Green in the roll call to appoint an interim District 2 council member; no applicant got a majority (April 2026).
Council voteCity of Covington · Apr 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Candidate survey1 sourced position
Had not completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey.
Own statementBallotpediaLink
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