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Blacksburg Town Council

Special election (term ends 12/31/2027)

Vote for
2
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The town council sets Blacksburg's budget, taxes and ordinances.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Housing

  • Leslie C. HarwoodNo party listed

    • Supports planning housing, transportation and the tax base together.

  • Joel L. GoodhartNo party listed

    • Proposes zoning code reform to allow attainable housing by right.
    • Supports more starter and missing-middle housing.

Roads & infrastructure

  • Leslie C. HarwoodNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Joel L. GoodhartNo party listed

    • Supports expanding Blacksburg's fare-free transit service.
    • Supports reducing car dependence through transit and biking.

Government & transparency

  • Leslie C. HarwoodNo party listed

    • Proposes earlier public communication before council decisions.
    • Supports putting more town public meetings online.
    • Supports a closer working relationship between Blacksburg and Virginia Tech.
    • Proposes involving Virginia Tech students in town decision-making.

  • Joel L. GoodhartNo party listed

    No documented position found.

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