Three Candidates Vie for Staunton City Council Seat
Three candidates are running for the Staunton City Council election: Vice Mayor Brad Arrowood, William ‘Billy’ Vaughn, and incumbent Alice Woods.

Harrisonburg, VA, October 30, 2026 — As the Staunton City Council election approaches, voters will have a choice between three candidates seeking to represent their interests. The field includes Vice Mayor Brad Arrowood, William ‘Billy’ Vaughn, and incumbent Alice Woods.
The specific date of the Staunton City Council election was not provided in the available information. However, the presence of three distinct candidates signals an active civic engagement period for the city. Each candidate represents a potential direction for the council’s future decisions and policy-making.
Vice Mayor Brad Arrowood is among the individuals seeking a seat on the council. His current role as Vice Mayor suggests prior experience in city governance and leadership, though specific details regarding his tenure or platform were not disclosed.
William ‘Billy’ Vaughn is also listed as a candidate. Information regarding Mr. Vaughn’s background, professional experience, or reasons for running was not made available.
Incumbent Alice Woods is seeking to retain her position on the Staunton City Council. As an incumbent, she presumably has a record of past service and policy contributions, but the summary did not detail her accomplishments or campaign focus.
Further details regarding candidate platforms, specific election timelines, voter registration, or the responsibilities associated with the Staunton City Council positions were not provided. The election will determine the composition of the city’s governing body, influencing local governance and community development for the coming term.
Story summarized from the original created by Tyren Robinson on www.whsv.com, see more information here.
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