Stephens City Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
Linden A. "Pete" Fravel
III
Linden A. "Pete" Fravel III, the incumbent, is running for Stephens City Town Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · Town Council
- 01Martha W. Dilg
- 02Linden A. "Pete" Fravel IIIYou’re reading
- 03Andrew R. Guyer
- 04Regina Swygert-SmithIncumbent
- 05James "Jim" Vogt
Background
- About
- Stephens City Town Council member and Air Force veteran who works in federal continuity planning. He cites six years on the council and 20 years of Air Force leadership.
On the record: Linden A. "Pete" Fravel III
11 sourced01Water and sewer3 sourced positions
Said the town's greatest challenge is modernizing its aging sewer system and expanding capacity while protecting taxpayers from unnecessary costs.
Our greatest challenge is modernizing the town’s aging sewer system while expanding capacity and protecting taxpayers from unnecessary costs.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
Voted yes on removing sewer fees from the water bills of six Massie Street properties not connected to the sewer (passed 6-0, July 2026).
Council voteStephens City Town Council minutes, July 7, 2026 · Jul 7, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on spending Utility CIP funds on sewer repairs through a rider contract with Muller Construction (passed 6-0, August 2026).
Council voteStephens City Town Council minutes, August 11, 2026 · Aug 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Growth1 sourced position
Said the town must manage the growth around it so it strengthens rather than overwhelms Stephens City.
We must manage the growth around us so it strengthens, rather than overwhelms, Stephens City.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
03Local business1 sourced position
Said managing growth means supporting local businesses, improving Main Street and parking, and preserving the town's history.
That means supporting local businesses, improving Main Street and parking, preserving our history, and maintaining a capable workforce through responsible planning and competitive compensation.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
04Town finances2 sourced positions
Voted yes on authorizing a contract with RDA for new utility and tax software (passed 5-0, January 2026).
Council voteStephens City Town Council minutes, January 6, 2026 · Jan 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on retracting the November 2025 directive to write off delinquent real estate taxes and proceeding with collection (passed 5-0, January 2026).
Council voteStephens City Town Council minutes, January 6, 2026 · Jan 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the third reading of the ordinance adopting the FY2026-2027 budget and appropriations (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteStephens City Town Council minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Town facilities1 sourced position
Voted yes on contracting through NSVRC for about $17,000 in engineering services for the planned public works facility (passed 6-0, July 2026).
Council voteStephens City Town Council minutes, July 7, 2026 · Jul 7, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Parking1 sourced position
Voted yes on making the west side of Comer Drive, from 5096 to 5072, no parking (passed 5-0, September 2026).
Council voteStephens City Town Council minutes, September 1, 2026 · Sep 1, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Stephens City Town Council in 2022 (won).
Own statementVirginia Department of Elections · Nov 8, 2022Link
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Linden A. "Pete" Fravel III: their words and their votes on the same issue
Water and sewer
In their words
Said the town's greatest challenge is modernizing its aging sewer system and expanding capacity while protecting taxpayers from unnecessary costs.
On the record
Voted yes on removing sewer fees from the water bills of six Massie Street properties not connected to the sewer (passed 6-0, July 2026).
Jul 7, 2026 ·Stephens City Town Council minutes, July 7, 2026 · Jul 7, 2026
Voted yes on spending Utility CIP funds on sewer repairs through a rider contract with Muller Construction (passed 6-0, August 2026).
Aug 11, 2026 ·Stephens City Town Council minutes, August 11, 2026 · Aug 11, 2026
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