Strasburg Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
Andrew C.
Lowder
Andrew C. Lowder, 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, IVIncumbent
- 02Andrew C. LowderYou’re reading
- 03Seth J. Newman
- 04Gabrielle M. Pywtorak
- 05H. Brad StoverIncumbent
- 06Kaylee Lynn Tanner
- 07Elton Van Welton, Jr.
Background
- About
- Strasburg Town Council member finishing his first term, after one year on the Strasburg Planning Commission.
On the record: Andrew C. Lowder
7 sourced01Growth1 sourced position
answer to the Northern Virginia Daily voter guide questionnaire
Listed bringing business to Strasburg and responsible growth balanced with the town's water needs as priorities.
I believe in raising the standard of living through employment, not through high taxes, for the simple reason that I don't want to pay high taxes.”
Own statementNorthern Virginia Daily (via Daily News-Record): 2026 Shenandoah County Voter Guide to town elections · Oct 6, 2026Link
02Parks1 sourced position
answer to the Northern Virginia Daily voter guide questionnaire
Said lights at the Town Park ball fields would be helpful.
Own statementNorthern Virginia Daily (via Daily News-Record): 2026 Shenandoah County Voter Guide to town elections · Oct 6, 2026Link
03Downtown contractor offices2 sourced positions
Recused himself from the vote 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
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
04Budget1 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
05Housing 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
06Housing1 sourced position
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Supported exploring alternative housing options, including smaller homes and accessory dwelling concepts.
Own statementStrasburg Town Council minutes, April 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026Link
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