Winchester City Council · Nov 3, 2026
John C. Fox
Councilor, Ward 4 and Vice-Mayor; term expires 2028City of Winchester
John C. Fox (Councilor, Ward 4 and Vice-Mayor) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Winchester City Council after the election.
Ward 4 Councilor and Vice-Mayor of Winchester.
Where John C. Fox stands: positions on the record
Casino study1 sourced position
Voted yes 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 yes 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
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