The Clawson campaign disputes claims made in a recent political mailer and has issued a statement explaining Danny's involvement with the Virginia Harm Reduction Coalition.
GET TO KNOW DANNY
More than a name on a sign.
A neighbor, an organizer, and a public health leader.
From community organizing to public health leadership, get to know the person behind the campaign.
Let's make a better future for the working class of Roanoke.
Affordable housing, transparent government, quality education for all.
HOUSING
Make room for more homes.
Expand housing stock, advocate for affordable units, and support tenants' rights.
EDUCATION
End the school funding fight.
Restore the 40% school-funding formula, give educators a voice in budget decisions, and protect activity buses and meal programs that students depend on.
TRANSPARENCY
City hall information should reach you.
Residents shouldn't have to attend every council meeting to stay informed. Expand communication through text updates and accessible ways for neighbors to provide input.
PRIVACY
Say no to flock cameras.
Danny opposes Flock surveillance cameras and believes any proposal for community surveillance deserves public scrutiny and meaningful resident input.
ENVIRONMENT
Protect our water from data centers.
Danny opposes data center developments when they threaten local natural resources, including the drinking-water supplies communities depend on.
DEVELOPMENT
A casino isn't the only option.
Danny is open to community-supported development that creates good jobs, but wants competitive bidding, meaningful Gainsboro community input, and serious consideration of alternatives like mixed-use development or an athletic center.
THE EXPERIENCE
The work behind the words.
Before running for City Council, Danny's work spanned community organizing, international service, and public health leadership.
As Executive Director of the Virginia Harm Reduction Coalition, Danny has helped grow a small nonprofit into a regional organization serving people facing substance use, housing instability, and barriers to healthcare.
The work involves managing budgets, leading teams, and navigating complex community challenges.
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Staff growth under Danny's leadership
$2M
Annual operating budget of Virginia Harm Reduction Coalition
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Master of Public Health, Emory University
ENDORSEMENTS
ELECTION INFO
Your city.
Your voice.
Make a Plan to Vote
10/23
Registration & Mail Ballot Deadlines
Registration deadline: 11:59 PM
Mail ballot request deadline: 5 PM
10/31
Last Day of Early Voting
Early voting is available at the Roanoke City Office of Voter Registration and Elections, 317 Kimball Avenue NE.
11/03
Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Polls open 6 AM – 7 PM
Valley Metro buses will be fare-free
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