Strasburg Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
H. Brad
Stover
H. Brad Stover, 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. LowderIncumbent
- 03Seth J. Newman
- 04Gabrielle M. Pywtorak
- 05H. Brad StoverYou’re reading
- 06Kaylee Lynn Tanner
- 07Elton Van Welton, Jr.
Background
- About
- Strasburg Town Council member since January 2023, with a term that ends December 31, 2026.
On the record: H. Brad Stover
8 sourced01Questionnaire1 sourced position
Did not respond to the Northern Virginia Daily candidate questionnaire.
Own statementNorthern Virginia Daily (via Daily News-Record): 2026 Shenandoah County Voter Guide to town elections · Oct 6, 2026Link
02Industrial standards1 sourced position
as reported by the Northern Virginia Daily; not a direct quote
Said neighbors had asked him to make sure the town makes setbacks and buffers as stringent as possible.
Forum answerNorthern Virginia Daily · Aug 18, 2026Link
03Downtown 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 he agreed with the approval of a temporary business license for Mantle Roofing, while noting it may set a bad precedent.
Own statementStrasburg Town Council minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 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
04Budget1 sourced position
Made the motion to adopt the FY2026-27 budget and FY2027-31 capital improvement program totaling $17,146,100 and voted yes (passed 7-0, May 2026).
Council voteStrasburg Town Council minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Police headquarters1 sourced position
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said a higher financing limit for the police headquarters project would provide flexibility and help avoid delays if costs exceed estimates.
Own statementStrasburg Town Council minutes, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026Link
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
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H. Brad Stover: their words and their votes on the same issue
Downtown contractor offices
In their words
Said he agreed with the approval of a temporary business license for Mantle Roofing, while noting it may set a bad precedent.
May 12, 2026 ·as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote ·Strasburg Town Council minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026
On the record
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).
May 12, 2026 ·Strasburg Town Council minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026
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