Strasburg Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
A. D. Carter,
IV
A. D. Carter, IV, the incumbent, is running for Strasburg Town Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 7 candidates are running for 4 seats.
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The race · Town Council
- 01A. D. Carter, IVYou’re reading
- 02Andrew C. LowderIncumbent
- 03Seth J. Newman
- 04Gabrielle M. Pywtorak
- 05H. Brad StoverIncumbent
- 06Kaylee Lynn Tanner
- 07Elton Van Welton, Jr.
Background
- About
- Earth science teacher and track and field throws coach at Strasburg High School and owner of Retail VR LLC.
On the record: A. D. Carter, IV
10 sourced01Data centers2 sourced positions
answer to the Northern Virginia Daily voter guide questionnaire
Listed reining in data center encroachment on the community as a priority.
Growth in this industry needs to be controlled until it proves it can genuinely benefit a community, both environmentally and economically, not just on paper.”
Own statementNorthern Virginia Daily (via Daily News-Record): 2026 Shenandoah County Voter Guide to town elections · Oct 6, 2026Link
as reported by the Northern Virginia Daily; not a direct quote
Supported a council discussion of removing data centers as an allowed use.
Own statementNorthern Virginia Daily · Aug 13, 2026Link
02Industrial standards1 sourced position
as reported by the Northern Virginia Daily
Said the 50-foot front setback in the M-1 industrial district does not seem like enough during the council's review of industrial design standards.
Fifty feet doesn't seem like enough, especially when you're talking about some things there that have a by-right use”
Forum answerNorthern Virginia Daily · Aug 18, 2026Link
03Surveillance cameras1 sourced position
answer to the Northern Virginia Daily voter guide questionnaire
Said Flock cameras are a hot-button issue and that the council owes it to residents to keep doing its due diligence.
Rights get slippery fast once ubiquitous surveillance technology is involved.”
Own statementNorthern Virginia Daily (via Daily News-Record): 2026 Shenandoah County Voter Guide to town elections · Oct 6, 2026Link
04Downtown contractor offices3 sourced positions
Voted yes on allowing contractor or tradesman offices in the B-H Historic Business District by special use permit (passed 4-3, June 2026).
Council voteStrasburg Town Council minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said approving the amendment as a special use permit would let the council evaluate each application and set conditions, while denying it would permanently eliminate that option.
Own statementStrasburg Town Council minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026Link
Voted yes on issuing Mantle Roofing a temporary business license through the end of 2026 while its special use permit process continues (passed 6-1, May 2026).
Council voteStrasburg Town Council minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the FY2026-27 budget and FY2027-31 capital improvement program totaling $17,146,100 (passed 7-0, May 2026).
Council voteStrasburg Town Council minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Housing development1 sourced position
Voted yes on the proffer amendment for the Village at Cedar Creek townhome development (passed 6-2, July 2026).
Council voteStrasburg Town Council minutes, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Growth1 sourced position
answer to the Northern Virginia Daily voter guide questionnaire
Listed smart growth with an emphasis on green technologies as his first priority.
Own statementNorthern Virginia Daily (via Daily News-Record): 2026 Shenandoah County Voter Guide to town elections · Oct 6, 2026Link
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A. D. Carter, IV: their words and their votes on the same issue
Downtown contractor offices
In their words
Said approving the amendment as a special use permit would let the council evaluate each application and set conditions, while denying it would permanently eliminate that option.
Jun 9, 2026 ·as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote ·Strasburg Town Council minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on allowing contractor or tradesman offices in the B-H Historic Business District by special use permit (passed 4-3, June 2026).
Jun 9, 2026 ·Strasburg Town Council minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026
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