Radford City Council · Nov 3, 2026

P. Doug Kanipe

Candidate for City Council

6 candidates · 3 seats5 sourced positions

P. Doug Kanipe is running for Radford City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 2 seats.

Early voting ends · Sat, Oct 31, 2026

Engineer at Kollmorgen and youth sports program volunteer.

Where P. Doug Kanipe stands: positions on the record

Taxes and budget1 sourced position

as reported by the Roanoke Times voter guide
Said the budget shortfall came from revenue the city anticipated but did not receive, and that a forensic audit should explain why the city kept carrying it over.
Own statementRoanoke Times · Oct 3, 2026

Data center1 sourced position

as reported by the Roanoke Times voter guide
Said he is not in favor of data centers and does not think the former Foundry site could handle one.
“I'm not in favor of data centers.”
Own statementRoanoke Times · Oct 3, 2026

Flock cameras1 sourced position

as reported by the Roanoke Times voter guide
Said the city should not use Flock cameras and should convene residents and law enforcement to discuss their use.
“My opinion is really we should not be using them.”
Own statementRoanoke Times · Oct 3, 2026

University relationship1 sourced position

as reported by the Roanoke Times voter guide
Said the university relationship feels one-sided and the university should be transparent about its plans.
Own statementRoanoke Times · Oct 3, 2026

Economic development1 sourced position

as reported by the Roanoke Times voter guide
Said the city should keep supporting the Economic Development Authority and help current businesses grow.
Own statementRoanoke Times · Oct 3, 2026

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