Lynchburg City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Sterling A. Wilder
Councilmember, Ward IICity of Lynchburg
Sterling A. Wilder (Councilmember, Ward II) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Lynchburg City Council after the election.
Ward II member of the Lynchburg City Council.
Where Sterling A. Wilder stands: positions on the record
Youth curfew1 sourced position
Voted yes on the ordinance extending the repeal date of the city-wide youth curfew (adopted 4-2, February 2026).
Council voteLynchburg City Council minutes, February 24, 2026 · Feb 24, 2026
Flock cameras2 sourced positions
Made the motion to grant Flock Group a revocable license agreement for cameras in city rights-of-way (adopted 4-3, November 2023).
Council voteLynchburg City Council minutes, November 28, 2023 · Nov 28, 2023
as reported by WSET; not a direct quote
Said he supports the Flock cameras and trusts law enforcement to keep the data secure.
Own statementWSET · Aug 16, 2026
Stadium funding1 sourced position
Voted yes on appropriating $5.25 million for fan experience improvements at Bank of the James Stadium, tied to the new Hillcats franchise agreement (adopted 5-2, May 2025).
Council voteLynchburg City Council minutes, May 27, 2025 · May 27, 2025
Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the ordinance appropriating the FY 2027 General Fund operating budget, excluding schools and discretionary external providers (adopted 4-3, May 2026).
Council voteLynchburg City Council minutes, May 26, 2026 · May 26, 2026
What Sterling A. Wilder said vs. how Sterling A. Wilder voted
Flock cameras
In their words
Said he supports the Flock cameras and trusts law enforcement to keep the data secure.
Aug 16, 2026 ·as reported by WSET; not a direct quote ·WSET · Aug 16, 2026
On the record
Made the motion to grant Flock Group a revocable license agreement for cameras in city rights-of-way (adopted 4-3, November 2023).
Nov 28, 2023 ·Lynchburg City Council minutes, November 28, 2023 · Nov 28, 2023
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