Currently holds the office of Blacksburg Town Council until December 31, 2027.
Candidate for Blacksburg Town Mayor in 2025 Virginia General Election.
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Get StartedBacking economic development efforts that remove barriers and provide resources for small businesses, such as the Retail Strategies initiative. Learn more
Revitalizing downtown through streetscape improvements and the creation of a retail incubator space. Learn more
Building on our strengths in education, technology, arts and culture, and the outdoors for recruiting and retaining people and businesses. Learn more
Using a “smart growth” approach to land use that encourages mixed-use development, public and alternative transportation, and the preservation of green and open spaces. Learn more
Making it easier to access residential solar energy. Learn more
Completing the transition of the Blacksburg Transit fleet to all-electric vehicles. Learn more
Promoting energy-efficient building practices, such as passive solar design and green roofs. Learn more
Encouraging residential infill development and linking housing, transportation, and employment when making land use decisions. Learn more
Implementing land use policies that create more housing types for residents of all income levels, such as small lot residential development, and creating resources for small, locally based developers to build the types of housing we need in Blacksburg. Learn more
Expanding and improving Blacksburg’s trail system and outdoor recreation amenities, including upgrades to the Brush Mountain trail system and the expansion of the Huckleberry Trail. Learn more
Improving pedestrian safety along Prices Fork, Clay Street, Harding Avenue, and elsewhere. Learn more
Upgrading the town’s aging water and sewer lines to ensure reliable service for years to come. Learn more
Enhancing public transportation options through expanded Blacksburg Transit service. Learn more
Renovating the existing Community Center and making progress toward a new Recreation Center. Learn more
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