Council Member (interim appointee)· 2026-2026
Joel Goodhart
Blacksburg
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At a glance
- News mentions
- 0
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 10:04
- Avg per meeting
- 1:26
- Segments
- 240
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Top issues during term (10)(General)
Sewer Backup Claims and Municipal Liability
Church members report over $40,000 in damage; a similar 2017 backup was paid for by the town.
Short-term rental rules modernized
Penalties for violations drop from a $1,000 criminal fine to a $500 civil penalty.
Prices Fork Road Commercial Drive-Through Development
Private commercial investment with potential local tax revenue benefits.
Town charter corporate boundaries update
City status could mean a totally new tax structure and different state funding streams for local projects.
Downtown Retail Incubator Lease
Utilizes federal ARPA funding to establish community business infrastructure.
Meeting Transparency and Access
Potential future costs associated with expanding audio-visual recording capabilities for work sessions.
Board and Committee Appointment Transparency
None.
Stormwater Capital Project Budget Transfer
Reallocates $535,000 within existing stormwater project funds.
VCOM Medical Education Facility Expansion (CUP-25-7)
Private investment by the applicant into commercial and educational infrastructure.
cannabis legalization
It's a huge potential cash cow for the town through local taxes and business growth, though setting up the rules will cost some administrative time.
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Goodhart was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
CUP 26-02: General and Medical Office or Fine Arts Studio at 700-706 South Main St. and 105 Eakin St. SW.
CUP-26-2-General Office, Medical Office and Fine Arts Studio in R-5 Transitional Residential at 700 and 706 South Main Street and 105 Eakin Street SW.
Adoption of FY2027 Budget (General Provisions)
Resolution 2-B-26: Conditional Use Permit for General Office Use at 207 West Roanoke Street
CUP-25-5 Approval for General Office Use at 207 W. Roanoke Street
Voting record (2)(General)
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