Samuel A. "Sam" Hostetter
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The gist
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Waynesboro City Council
Ward D
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The five-member city council (four ward seats and one at-large) sets Waynesboro's budget and tax rate, elects the mayor from among its members and appoints the city manager.
James F. "Jim" Wood
No party listedIncumbent
Waynesboro City Council member (Ward D); firearms and archery business owner
The gist
- Supports keeping city taxes among Virginia's lowest.
- Supports planning to manage Waynesboro's rapid growth.
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Supports keeping city taxes among Virginia's lowest.
How to vote in Waynesboro: candidate questionnaire responses (Cardinal News voter guide data)Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
“kept taxes one of the lowest in the state for a city our size … we have increased jobs, lowered unemployment, controlled spending, received a AA credit rating (for the first time in Waynesboro history)”
Supports planning to manage Waynesboro's rapid growth.
How to vote in Waynesboro: candidate questionnaire responses (Cardinal News voter guide data)Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
“Controlling that change so that it continues at a pace that is acceptable to all is a large task that needs constant attention.”
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