Brian Pinkston
| Brian Pinkston | ||
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 Democratic Party Candidate, 2021 |
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| Party | Democrat | |
Biographical Information
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| Place of birth | Albany, Georgia [1] | |
| Spouse | Leslie | |
| Children | 2 | |
| Residence | Locust Grove neighborhood | |
| Alma mater | Georgia Tech, degree in mechanical engineering, 1994 Biola University, Los Angeles Master's Degree, 2004 |
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| Profession | Project Manager | |
| Website | https://www.pinkstonforcville.org/ | |
| Campaign $ | VPAP | |
| Contributions $ | VPAP | |
Brian Pinkston is an engineer, public servant, and member of the Charlottesville City Council. He works as a project manager at the University of Virginia and was elected to the city council in 2021. In 2024, he was selected by his colleagues to serve as Vice Mayor, a position he holds through January 2026, overseeing council initiatives and regional partnerships.
Biography
He grew up in Georgia and graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1994. He received a master’s degree from Biola University in Los Angeles in 2004 and completed a doctorate in philosophy at UVa in 2012. He formerly served as chair of the board of directors of the Region Ten Community Services Board.
Political career
Charlottesville City Council
Pinkston was elected to the council on November 2, 2021.[2] He was elected Vice Mayor on January 2, 2024.[3]
Committee assignments
- Retirement Commission
- School Capital Projects
- Darden Towe Park
- Metropolitan Planning Organization
- Regional Transportation Partnership
- Rivanna Solid Waste Authority
- Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority
Elections
2019 primary
Pinkston ran for the Democratic nomination for the Charlottesville City Council on June 11, 2019, but did not advance past the primary.[4]
2021 election
Pinkston announced his candidacy on February 3, 2021,[5] and was elected to one of two available seats on November 2, 2021.
2025 election
Pinkston ran for re-election in the June 17, 2025 Democratic primary but finished third behind Jen Fleisher and Juandiego Wade.[6]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jen Fleisher | D | 3,184 | 50.61% |
| Juandiego Wade | D | 2,259 | 35.91% |
| Brian Pinkston | D | 848 | 13.48% |
Campaign finance
According to the Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP), Pinkston’s top donors for the 2025 election cycle include the Wade-Pinkston Victory Fund ($33,346), Heather Hill ($313), and Brian Pinkston ($100).[7]
Campaign finance
According to the Virginia Department of Elections, Pinkston’s campaign committee, *Pinkston for Charlottesville City Council – Brian*, reported receipts and expenses from January 1, 2019, to June 30, 2025:
- Receipts: $176,994
- $88,461 – Cash contributions over $100
- $14,474 – Cash contributions of $100 or less
- $53,904 – In-kind contributions over $100
- $87 – In-kind contributions of $100 or less
- $19,213 – Loans received
- $855 – Miscellaneous receipts
- Expenses: $176,461
- $103,255 – Itemized expenses
- $53,991 – In-kind expenses
- $19,215 – Loans repaid
- Ending balance*: $529
References
- ↑ Web. Pinkston: Affordable housing a top issue, Nolan Stout, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, June 6, 2019, retrieved June 9, 2019.
- ↑ Web. ELECTION RESULTS: Wade, Pinkston win Charlottesville City Council, Paige keeps Albemarle County School Board seat, Charlotte Rene Woods & Jessie Higgins, Charlottesville Tomorrow, November 2, 2021, retrieved November 17, 2021.
- ↑ Web. Juandiego Wade named mayor of Charlottesville, Jason Armesto, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, January 2, 2024, retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ Web. Three more candidates plan council campaigns, Nolan Stout, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, January 10, 2019, retrieved January 14, 2019.
- ↑ Web. Project manager Pinkston announces bid for City Council, Tyler Hammel, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, February 7, 2021, retrieved February 9, 2021.
- ↑ Web. Charlottesville ranked-choice election results, RankedChoiceVA.org, retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ↑ Web. Brian Pinkston - Donors, Virginia Public Access Project, retrieved August 19, 2025.
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