Warrenton Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
David A.
McGuire
David A. McGuire is running for mayor of Warrenton in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Darine P. Barbour and Renard J. Carlos.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Darine P. Barbour
- 02Renard J. Carlos
- 03David A. McGuireYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Warrenton at-large councilmember with past careers in the military and law enforcement.
David A. McGuire did not take part in the June 2026 Juneteenth mayoral panel; he said he did not believe he had been invited. FauquierNow · Jun 23, 2026
On the record: David A. McGuire
8 sourced01Taxes and budget4 sourced positions
Voted yes to adopt Ordinance 25-05, setting the real estate tax rate at $0.055 per $100 of assessed value (passed 5-2, May 2025).
Council voteWarrenton Town Council minutes, May 13, 2025 · May 13, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on a 2-cent increase in the real estate tax rate, to 7.5 cents per $100 of assessed value (passed 5-2, May 2026).
Council voteFauquier Times · May 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on adopting the $58.2 million fiscal 2027 budget (passed 5-2, June 2026).
Council voteFauquier Times · Jun 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Called setting the tax rate before adopting the budget a flawed process.
flawed process”
Own statementFauquier Times · Jun 12, 2026Link
02Development agreements1 sourced position
Voted no on the motion to rescind the council's March 11, 2025 vote on Ordinance 2025-02, which repealed the Arrington Voluntary Settlement Agreement ordinance (passed 4-3, April 2025).
Council voteWarrenton Town Council minutes, April 8, 2025 · Apr 8, 2025LinkHow the council voted
03Town manager1 sourced position
Voted yes on dismissing Town Manager Frank Cassidy without cause (passed 4-3, October 2025).
Council voteFauquierNow · Nov 25, 2025LinkHow the council voted
04Trust and transparency1 sourced position
Said the council should limit closed-door sessions and that every citizen should have access to town emails and correspondence.
We should limit the amount of closed-door sessions that we have”
Own statementFauquierNowLink
05Economic development1 sourced position
as reported by FauquierNow; not a direct quote
Said he wants to increase revenue to ease the burden on taxpayers, including by raising the lodging tax and attracting high-end stores and events.
Own statementFauquierNowLink
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David A. McGuire: their words and their votes on the same issue
Taxes and budget
In their words
Called setting the tax rate before adopting the budget a flawed process.
Jun 12, 2026 ·Fauquier Times · Jun 12, 2026
On the record
Voted yes to adopt Ordinance 25-05, setting the real estate tax rate at $0.055 per $100 of assessed value (passed 5-2, May 2025).
May 13, 2025 ·Warrenton Town Council minutes, May 13, 2025 · May 13, 2025
Voted no on a 2-cent increase in the real estate tax rate, to 7.5 cents per $100 of assessed value (passed 5-2, May 2026).
May 14, 2026 ·Fauquier Times · May 14, 2026
Voted no on adopting the $58.2 million fiscal 2027 budget (passed 5-2, June 2026).
Jun 12, 2026 ·Fauquier Times · Jun 12, 2026
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