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Mayor

Winchester’s mayor decides against seeking 3rd term in office | Winchester Star

WINCHESTER — David Smith announced in an email to supporters Friday that he will not seek a third term as Winchester’s mayor. “It’s time for a new generation to take up and lead Winchester into the future,” the Democrat wrote. “I am proud of the work we have done together to make Winchester one of […]

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City Council

Winchester City Council Ward 4 candidate Madelyn “Mady” Rodriguez | Winchester Star | #citycouncil

Name: Madelyn “Mady” Rodriguez Running for: City Council Ward 4 Political affiliation: Democrat Political/professional experience: I am a current member of City Council. In the time I have served, I have participated in regular public meetings to address residents’ concerns about access to food, engaged with constituents to solve issues in their neighborhoods and worked […]

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City Council

Letter to the editor: Reelect Bell to City Council | Winchester Star | #citycouncil

If one wanted to construct a template for an excellent public servant, they’d only have to look to Richard Bell. The entire time he, his wife and three children have lived here, Richard has dived into activities to make Winchester a better place to live. He was involved in the creation of the Green Circle […]

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City Council

Open Forum: Kudos to City Council for its gun ban | Winchester Star | #citycouncil

Winchester’s City Council gets plenty of criticism. There are not many accolades. One action that they should be given enormous praise for is their action in 2021 to adopt a Gov. Ralph Northam administration law allowing local jurisdictions to restrict weapons from public buildings, parks, community centers and permitted activities like the Apple Blossom Festival, […]

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