Joel L. Goodhart
VA · Member, Blacksburg Town Council (interim)
Joel L. Goodhart was appointed to the Blacksburg Town Council in January 2026 and is a former technology teacher with Montgomery County Public Schools. He wants more housing of all types and better ways to get around town without a car.
Where Joel L. Goodhart stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (2 records), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Public Infrastructure (1 record)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (3 records)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 2 support
Voted yes to accept a $451,012 state grant to write a town flood plan and study local watersheds. Staff said the plan targets repeat flooding and drainage problems. It passed 7-0.
June 9, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: blacksburg.granicus.com
Voted yes on new floodplain building rules for Blacksburg. Staff said the rules meet state requirements and set stricter elevation standards for buildings near floodplains. They passed 5-0.
May 12, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: blacksburg.granicus.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 3 oppose
Voted yes to accept a $451,012 state grant to write a town flood plan and study local watersheds. Staff said the plan targets repeat flooding and drainage problems. It passed 7-0.
June 9, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: blacksburg.granicus.com
Voted yes to accept $284,476 in state grant money for the Blacksburg Police Department. The police chief said it pays for data-driven crime prevention work. It passed 7-0.
June 9, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: blacksburg.granicus.com
Voted yes to adopt Blacksburg's town budget for July 2026 through June 2027. The budget also set the real estate tax rate. It passed 7-0.
April 28, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: blacksburg.granicus.com
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Voted yes to accept $284,476 in state grant money for the Blacksburg Police Department. The police chief said it pays for data-driven crime prevention work. It passed 7-0.
June 9, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: blacksburg.granicus.com
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
Voted yes to accept a $451,012 state grant to write a town flood plan and study local watersheds. Staff said the plan targets repeat flooding and drainage problems. It passed 7-0.
June 9, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: blacksburg.granicus.com
Track record — General
General · 4 records
Voted yes to let the town manager sign a master lease for 414 North Main Street. The building is the site of the town's retail incubator project for new shops. It passed 6-0.
July 14, 2026
Source: blacksburg.granicus.com
Voted yes to raise the fees residents pay for town water, sewer, trash pickup, and recycling. The fee increase passed 7-0.
April 28, 2026
Source: blacksburg.granicus.com
Was named by the council as Blacksburg's member on the regional transportation planning board (New River Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization). He was also named to the town's Corridor Advisory Committee and Recreation Advisory Board.
February 10, 2026
Source: blacksburg.granicus.com
Was appointed by the Blacksburg Town Council to fill an open council seat for an interim term. Three members voted yes and one abstained; none voted no.
January 27, 2026
Source: blacksburg.granicus.com
Past race Joel L. Goodhart ran in:
- Blacksburg Town Council · November 3, 2026 · Blacksburg town, Virginia · incumbent