Roanoke City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Kathy S. Cohen
Candidate for City Council
Kathy S. Cohen 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
Retired rabbi who came to Roanoke in 1996 and retired from Temple Emanuel as Rabbi Emerita in June 2025. Graduated from Brandeis University and was ordained at Hebrew Union College.
- Campaign website
- kathycohenforroanoke.com
Where Kathy S. Cohen stands: positions on the record
Flock and surveillance1 sourced position
Says Flock devices have helped solve crimes, but the city should not use them until concerns about surveillance, funding and state rules are addressed.
“we should not use these devices until those concerns are addressed”
Own statementWDBJ7 · Jun 26, 2026
Schools1 sourced position
Lists maintaining a clear and consistent funding formula for Roanoke City Public Schools among her priorities.
“Maintain clear and consistent funding formula for RCPS”
Own statementKathy Cohen for Roanoke
Public safety1 sourced position
Supports continued funding of evidence-based programs credited with reducing violent crime, such as gun violence intervention and community policing.
“Continued support for evidence based programs that have been effective in reducing violent crime”
Own statementKathy Cohen for Roanoke
Also running for City Council
- David A. Bowers
- S. M. "Danny" Clawson
- Amanda F. Marko
- Stephanie M. Moon
- Raekwon M. Moore
- Vivian Y. Sanchez-Jones (incumbent)
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