Leslie C. Harwood
Candidate for Blacksburg Town Council, Special election (term ends 12/31/2027)
Background
- Occupation
- Program manager and strategic consultant
Program manager and strategic consultant who earned three degrees from Virginia Tech and worked more than a decade for the university, including at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. Volunteer coordinator for Pete Macedo's 2025 campaign for mayor of Blacksburg.
Photo: Candidate-submitted photo — Cardinal News voter guide
Documented positions
Housing
Supports planning housing, transportation and the tax base together.
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“Housing doesn't exist separately from transportation.”
Government & transparency
Proposes earlier public communication before council decisions.
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“I want us to communicate earlier instead of after decisions are nearly made.”
Supports putting more town public meetings online.
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“When I wanted to understand why so many public meetings weren't available online”
Supports a closer working relationship between Blacksburg and Virginia Tech.
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“strengthening the relationship between Blacksburg and Virginia Tech”
Proposes involving Virginia Tech students in town decision-making.
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“I want us to engage students in meaningful ways beyond simply asking them to vote.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Leslie C. Harwood on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: Montgomery County (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample Ballot with Town of Blacksburg Town Council, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections (Montgomery County)
Election filing · Montgomery County Electoral Board · montgomerycountyva.gov
- Cardinal News 2026 Virginia Voter Guide candidate questionnaire: Montgomery County (ElectUp data feed)
Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
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