The Botetourt Bee, Billy Martin seeks re-election as Republican candidate for Blue Ridge Supervisor

Billy is from Roanoke. He attended Jefferson High School. He has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.

Billy used to work for the U.S. Postal Service and N&W Railway. He served in the U.S. Air Force.

Billy W. Martin Sr. is currently the county supervisor representing the Blue Ridge District on the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors. He was first elected in 2007 and has been in office for four terms. He was chair of the board from 2011 until 2019.

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As of June 1, 2025, Billy W. Martin Sr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Opposes raising real estate or property taxes.

- Opposes raising real estate or property taxes.

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The Botetourt Bee, Walter Michael is candidate for Republican Party nomination in Blue Ridge Supervisors race

The Fincastle Herald, Michael running for GOP nomination for Blue Ridge District supervisor

Walter has lived in Botetourt County for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Mount Union University and a master's degree in business from the University of Richmond.

Walter used to be a manager for AH Robbins and Conrail and Norfolk Southern Railroads.

Walter G. Michael used to be a county supervisor on the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors. He was first elected in 2003 and was in office for four terms. He was chair of the board. He previously ran for county supervisor in 2019 but was not reelected.

As of June 1, 2025, Walter G. Michael’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to help seniors and have more communication with the community.

- Wants to help seniors and have more communication with the community.

Wants to lower taxes and develop a zero-based budget.

- Wants to lower taxes and develop a zero-based budget.

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- The board of supervisors collaborates to establish and carry out county policies, including setting local tax rates, approving land use plans, and managing the county budget.  
- Board members are responsible for appointing county officials and overseeing key areas such as education, public safety, environmental regulations, business policies, and transportation systems.  
- Each supervisor typically represents a specific district within the county.  
- In Virginia, most supervisors are elected in partisan races during odd-numbered years and serve four-year terms.

Botetourt County Supervisor, Blue Ridge District, Republican Primary

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