Candidate Profile: Jessica Ramakis For Vienna Town Council

VIENNA, VA — Jessica Ramakis, a Vienna Town Council member elected in 2023, 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.

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

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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 began 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 Ramakis's responses:

Name

Jessica H. Ramakis

Office Sought

Vienna Town Council, Vienna, VA

Campaign Website

www.ramakis.com

Age (As of Nov. 4 election)

46

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles and Master of Public Policy from the University of California, Los Angeles

Occupation

Civil servant in education policy

Family

My husband and I have lived in Vienna since 2010. We have a son and a daughter who attend school in Vienna, and we love spending time together — including watching them play softball, baseball, basketball, and football.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

I am a civil servant with the Federal government.

Previous public office positions or appointments

I began serving on Vienna Town Council in January 2024. Prior to that, I served on Vienna’s Planning Commission for two years.

Why are you seeking this office?

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on Town Council and am enthusiastic about continuing to shape the future of Vienna together.

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

I enjoy listening to different points of view and making connections between them to find areas of common ground.

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

Improving communication is a top issue for Vienna. I believe that increasing the number of people who can engage in policy discussions can surface some of the most creative ideas. Our small businesses bring vibrancy to Vienna, and supporting and advocating for them is a top issue. Improving our parks and preserving trees are priorities for me, and I am dedicated to strengthening partnerships with service organizations in Vienna. Across all of the Town’s work, a top issue is fiscal responsibility, including explaining the budget clearly and making transparent and strategic decisions with our resources.

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

On Town Council, I consistently serve Vienna with a focus on collaboration and sound decision-making. For more than 20 years, I have made meaningful contributions through public service.