Windsor Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
Edward G. "Gibbie" Dowdy
II
Edward G. "Gibbie" Dowdy II, the incumbent, is running for Windsor Town Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · Town Council
- 01Amanda M. Baig
- 02David E. Carraway
- 03Edward G. "Gibbie" Dowdy IIYou’re reading
- 04Braden L. Overman
Background
- About
- Retiree with 43 years at Newport News Shipbuilding, where he worked as a supervisor.
On the record: Edward G. "Gibbie" Dowdy II
12 sourced01Housing growth3 sourced positions
Said he would prefer the Old Suffolk Road subdivision lots be enlarged to at least 5 acres to match existing homes nearby.
Own statementWindsor Town Council minutes (draft), October 14, 2025 · Oct 14, 2025Link
Voted yes on denying the Old Suffolk Road rezoning for a 14-lot subdivision (failed 2-4, October 2025).
Council voteWindsor Weekly · Oct 24, 2025LinkHow the council voted
In a 2022 candidate questionnaire, called for moderate growth only, with quality contractors building quality homes.
Moderate growth only and ensuring we have quality contractors that gives us good quality homes.”
Own statementWindsor Weekly · Oct 21, 2022Link
02Backyard chickens2 sourced positions
Voted yes on an ordinance allowing chickens in residential zoning districts with conditions (passed 5-1, September 2025).
Council voteWindsor Town Council minutes, September 9, 2025 · Sep 9, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Said he is not opposed to others owning chickens as long as they follow the conditions in the proposed ordinance.
Own statementWindsor Town Council minutes, September 9, 2025 · Sep 9, 2025Link
03Traffic1 sourced position
Expressed a desire to place speed bumps on Bank Street after a resident reported speeding.
Own statementWindsor Town Council minutes (draft), February 10, 2026 · Feb 10, 2026Link
04Town budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the FY2025-26 town operating budget (passed 6-0, June 2025).
Council voteWindsor Town Council minutes, June 10, 2025 · Jun 10, 2025LinkHow the council voted
05Septic rules1 sourced position
Voted yes on amending subdivision Section 160-84.A on utility requirements, which covers septic systems (passed 6-0, February 2026).
Council voteWindsor Town Council minutes (draft), February 10, 2026 · Feb 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Second Amendment resolution1 sourced position
Voted yes on a resolution in support of Second Amendment constitutional rights (passed 6-0, February 2026).
Council voteWindsor Town Council minutes (draft), February 10, 2026 · Feb 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Council appointment1 sourced position
Voted no on appointing Amanda Baig to fill a council vacancy (passed 3-2 with the mayor's tie-breaking vote, August 2025).
Council voteWindsor Weekly · Aug 16, 2025Link
08Town Center1 sourced position
as reported by The Tidewater News
Asked about placing vending machines outside the Windsor Town Center to raise money during youth football season.
Football is starting to gear up out there, and we might be able to make a little extra money for the Town Center from the vending machines sitting outside right in the cubby hole where you walk in.”
Own statementThe Tidewater News · Aug 26, 2026Link
09Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Windsor Town Council in 2022 (won).
Own statementVirginia Department of Elections · Nov 8, 2022Link
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Edward G. "Gibbie" Dowdy II: their words and their votes on the same issue
Backyard chickens
In their words
Said he is not opposed to others owning chickens as long as they follow the conditions in the proposed ordinance.
Sep 9, 2025 ·Windsor Town Council minutes, September 9, 2025 · Sep 9, 2025
On the record
Voted yes on an ordinance allowing chickens in residential zoning districts with conditions (passed 5-1, September 2025).
Sep 9, 2025 ·Windsor Town Council minutes, September 9, 2025 · Sep 9, 2025
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