2026 Texas May Uniform Election

My family has lived in Roanoke for 15 years and we love this community.

Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Roanoke City Council Ward 1

Donald J. Glacy has lived in Roanoke for 15 years.

Donald is a business owner and the founder of Purpose Factory. He previously built advertising agencies that help companies grow.

Donald J. Glacy is currently the Vice Chair of the Roanoke Planning and Zoning Commission. He previously ran for Roanoke city council member, Ward 1, in 2026.

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Donald is currently the Vice Chair of the Roanoke Planning and Zoning Commission. He previously ran for Roanoke city council member, Ward 1, in 2026.

Believes Roanoke’s continued economic growth is critical for residents and local businesses.

- Believes Roanoke’s continued economic growth is critical for residents and local businesses.

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As of March 30, 2026, Donald J. Glacy did not have a website or any information online.

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Donald J. Glacy

As of March 30, 2026, Donald J. Glacy’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Isaac Brickman

Mauricio Mendez

Graham Shirley

Jeff Barksdale earned his bachelor's degree in education from Texas Wesleyan University. He lives in Roanoke, Texas, with his family. 

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Jeff previously worked as a teacher and public address announcer at the Northwest Independent School District. 

Jeff's campaign for Roanoke, Texas, City Council is his first campaign for public office. 

As of March 30, 2026, Jeff Barksdale’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to preserve "our hometown feel through thoughtful, resident-led growth."

- Wants to preserve "our hometown feel through thoughtful, resident-led growth."

Advocates for responsible long-term planning.

- Advocates for responsible long-term planning.

Believes balancing expansion with maintaining a small-town feel, ensuring adequate parking, and planning responsibly for the future are top challenges.

Prioritizes addressing traffic, parking, and infrastructure challenges. 

- Prioritizes addressing traffic, parking, and infrastructure challenges. 

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John previously served on the Roanoke Parks and Recreation Board.

John Pullen previously served on the Roanoke Parks and Recreation Board.

Supports "smart downtown density" and expanding family-friendly entertainment to strengthen the local economy.

- Supports "smart downtown density" and expanding family-friendly entertainment to strengthen the local economy.

As of March 30, 2026, John Pullen did not have a website or any information online.

John Pullen

As of March 30, 2026, John Pullen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

John previously ran for Roanoke city council member, Ward 1, in 2026.

Victor is a project director for design and construction at Avolta. He is also a legislative policy committee member and the chairman of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

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Victor Molaschi is a project director for design and construction at Avolta. He is also a legislative policy committee member and the chairman of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Victor previously served as a member of the Roanoke Zoning Board of Adjustment. He is currently a project director for Avolta.

Supports family-friendly growth by attracting unique small businesses, upholding high development standards, and preserving community values. Aims for responsible progress that strengthens neighborhoods and enhances local dining.

Said, "My top priorities include growing our economy by attracting more retail and restaurants, addressing infrastructure needs throughout every neighborhood, like Country Acres, and promoting responsible, sustainable development. I am committed to supporting current businesses and residents and ensuring our police and fire departments continue to recruit and retain outstanding professionals."

- Supports family-friendly growth by attracting unique small businesses, upholding high development standards, and preserving community values. Aims for responsible progress that strengthens neighborhoods and enhances local dining.
- Said, "My top priorities include growing our economy by attracting more retail and restaurants, addressing infrastructure needs throughout every neighborhood, like Country Acres, and promoting responsible, sustainable development. I am committed to supporting current businesses and residents and ensuring our police and fire departments continue to recruit and retain outstanding professionals."

As of March 30, 2026, Victor Molaschi did not have a website or any information online.

Supports prioritizing family-friendly growth, managing multi-family development, and promoting local businesses to preserve community traditions and strengthen neighborhoods.

- Supports prioritizing family-friendly growth, managing multi-family development, and promoting local businesses to preserve community traditions and strengthen neighborhoods.

For Candidate Victor Molaschi on Issue public-safety: Commits to supporting local businesses and residents while ensuring police and fire departments can recruit and retain outstanding professionals.

Commits to supporting local businesses and residents while ensuring police and fire departments can recruit and retain outstanding professionals.

- Commits to supporting local businesses and residents while ensuring police and fire departments can recruit and retain outstanding professionals.

Victor Molaschi

As of March 30, 2026, Victor Molaschi’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- City council members collaborate to create and enforce city policies, including legislation on essential services like police, fire, parks, libraries, and utilities.
- They work alongside the mayor to manage city departments, including transportation and parks and recreation.
- Council members can be elected to represent specific districts or the entire city at-large.
- The structure of city councils, including the number of members, their terms, term limits, and partisanship, differs by county.

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Roanoke City Council Member, District 1

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