Candidate Profile: Charles 'Chuck' Anderson For Vienna Town Council

VIENNA, VA — Charles "Chuck" Anderson, a retired economist and councilmember since 2020, is seeking re-election to Vienna Town Council in the Nov. 4, 2025 general election.

All six Vienna Town Council seats and mayor are up for election in 2025. Before 2023, Town Council seats had staggered two-year terms with elections in May.

There are seven candidates for six Vienna Town Council seats, and Vienna Mayor Linda Colbert is unopposed in her re-election bid.

Anderson is running for Town Council along with incumbents Sandra Allen, Roy Baldwin, Jessica Ramakis and Howard Springsteen. Newcomers Doug Francis and Dann Nash are also running. Councilmember Ray Brill is not seeking re-election.

SEE ALSO: Vienna Town Council Forum Set Before November 2025 Election

In addition to the town elections, Town of Vienna voters will have Virginia governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and Virginia House of Delegates 12th District on the ballot. There are also Fairfax County public school bonds up for a voter referendum.

Early voting for the general election begins on Friday, Sept. 19. More information on how to vote is available from the Fairfax County Office of Elections.

Patch asked candidates for Vienna Town Council to fill out a candidate questionnaire with the same questions. Here are Anderson's responses:

Name

Charles "Chuck" Anderson

Office Sought

Councilmember, Vienna Town Council

Website

ChuckforVienna.com

Age (As of Nov. 4 election)

68

Education

BA, Williams College, MA, Exeter College, Oxford University, UK

Occupation

Retired International Economist

Family

Married with two grown children

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Previous public office positions or appointments

Vienna Town Council, 2020 to present; Vienna Planning Commission, 2008 to 2014 (chair 2012-13); Windover Heights Board of Review, 2006 to 2014 Planning Commission,

Why are you seeking this office?

I hope to continue to represent our community by listening, researching important issues, and serving as a voice of common sense.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidate(s) seeking this post?

I bring unparalleled experience and analytical skills gained by my 40+ years as an international economist.

What do you see as the top issues facing your city, and how do you address them in your campaign platform?

1)Whether to build an aquatics center (I oppose it); keeping tax rates as low as possible given the deteriorating economic conditions in Northern Virginia (I support sharpening our pencils on town spending; and 3) continuing to oppose a casino in Tysons (I have been very active in opposing the casino, including serving on the steering committee of the No Fairfax Casino coalition).

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

I have been an informed, committed, and active councilmember for the past 5+ years, and I have a long track record of public service, including volunteer positions in scouting, church, and community service.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

You can obtain much more information about myself and my positions at chuckforvienna.com