Roanoke City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Amanda F. Marko
Candidate for City Council
Amanda F. Marko is running for Roanoke City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 7 candidates are running for 3 seats.
Voter registration and mail ballot request deadline · Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Small business owner whose career spans economic development and marketing. Serves on the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission and is immediate past vice chair of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board.
- Campaign website
- amandamarko.com
Where Amanda F. Marko stands: positions on the record
Flock and surveillance1 sourced position
Says the potential for abuse of license plate reader surveillance outweighs its benefits.
“With no warrant required and no clear limits on who can access that data, the opportunity for abuse outweighs the benefit.”
Own statementWDBJ7 · Jun 26, 2026
Schools1 sourced position
Opposes raising taxes and says attracting businesses would grow the tax base that funds schools and services.
“We cannot and must not tax our way out of Roanoke’s problems.”
Own statementAmanda Marko for Roanoke City Council
Housing and zoning1 sourced position
Says Roanoke needs more entry-level and mid-range housing and proposes freezing property taxes and predictable permitting.
“Freezing property taxes, instituting processes for predictable permitting, and smart infrastructure planning will increase housing stock.”
Own statementAmanda Marko for Roanoke City Council
Berglund Center1 sourced position
Supports revitalizing the area around the Berglund Center in a way that removes the property from the city's real estate portfolio.
Own statementAmanda Marko for Roanoke City Council
Also running for City Council
- David A. Bowers
- S. M. "Danny" Clawson
- Kathy S. Cohen
- Stephanie M. Moon
- Raekwon M. Moore
- Vivian Y. Sanchez-Jones (incumbent)
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