Blacksburg Town Council
What does this office do?
- Passing town rules and the town budget
- Setting your town property tax rate, in many towns
- Funding town services, such as police, roads, and parks
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
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.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 3 against, Environment and Public Health 2 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for,
Nonpartisan
Leslie C. Harwood is a program manager and consultant who has led large projects with government agencies and universities, including at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. She wants more open decisions at town hall and better ties with Virginia Tech.
Sources: elections.virginia.gov · blacksburg.gov