Winchester City Council Ward 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Emily Rose Windle
Candidate for City Council Ward 2 (incumbent)
Emily Rose Windle, the incumbent, is running for Winchester City Council Ward 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jenny McDonald.
Voter registration deadline · Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Ward 2 Councilor and communications director for Delegate Bill Wiley.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Independent
Kim M. Herbstritt, Miles K. Davis, Jenny McDonald and Klio N. Stroubakis took part in the Winchester Worth Fighting For candidates forum; Nancy G. Campbell, Brenda K. Crouse, Nate J. Prezzy and Emily Rose Windle did not attend. Organizers said all candidates were invited. The Winchester Star
The state's candidate list records Miles K. Davis and Kim M. Herbstritt as Democratic, Nancy G. Campbell, Nate J. Prezzy and Brenda K. Crouse as Republican, and Jenny McDonald, Klio N. Stroubakis and Emily Rose Windle as Independent. Virginia Department of Elections
Where Emily Rose Windle stands: positions on the record
Casino study1 sourced position
Voted no on a resolution supporting the Economic Development Authority's review of a destination casino and convention/entertainment center, contingent on a city referendum (passed 7-2, January 2026).
Council voteWinchester City Council minutes, January 13, 2026 · Jan 13, 2026
FY 2027 budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the FY 2027 appropriation ordinance with option 1, forgoing a meals tax increase to provide additional funding to Winchester Public Schools (passed 6-3, May 2026).
Council voteWinchester City Council minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026
Real estate tax rate1 sourced position
Voted yes on setting the calendar year 2026 real property tax rate at $0.795 per $100 of assessed value (passed 6-3, April 2026).
Council voteWinchester City Council minutes, April 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026
Capital bonds1 sourced position
Voted no on an ordinance authorizing general obligation public improvement bonds of up to $15,500,000 for capital improvement projects (passed 7-2, May 2026).
Council voteWinchester City Council minutes, May 26, 2026 · May 26, 2026
School sales tax referendum1 sourced position
Voted yes on a resolution initiating a referendum on whether an additional general retail sales tax of up to 1% should be levied for city school capital projects (passed 9-0, July 2026).
Council voteWinchester City Council minutes, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026
Nonprofits and PILOT1 sourced position
as reported by The Winchester Star; not a direct quote
Said, with the other forum participants, that they would be willing to consider seeking payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) from larger nonprofits such as Shenandoah University and Valley Health.
Forum answerThe Winchester Star
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