Roanoke City Council · Nov 3, 2026

David A. Bowers

Candidate for City Council

7 candidates · 3 seats3 sourced positions

David A. Bowers 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

Attorney and former Roanoke mayor (1992 to 2000 and 2008 to 2016) who has practiced law for 48 years. Also served 8 years on City Council.

Where David A. Bowers stands: positions on the record

Flock and surveillance1 sourced position

as reported by WDBJ7; not a direct quote
Supports Flock technology for catching violent criminals, but says the gunshot detectors should return to the council for another vote after the misplaced installations.
Own statementWDBJ7 · Jun 26, 2026

Transparency1 sourced position

Opposes nondisclosure agreements in economic development deals, saying he has never entered into one.
“I’ve never entered into one. I never will”
Own statementWDBJ7 · Sep 17, 2026

Past candidacies1 sourced position

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