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E. S. "Beth" Umberger is a master gardener, and has worked at the Montgomery Museum gardens.

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Beth's campaign for Christiansburg town council member is her first entry into politics.

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Believes in addressing concerns about double taxation, where citizens pay both town and county taxes for similar services.

- Believes in addressing concerns about double taxation, where citizens pay both town and county taxes for similar services.

Economy

Advocates for preserving natural areas, including Stadium Woods, Montgomery Museum Gardens, and Depot Park.

- Advocates for preserving natural areas, including Stadium Woods, Montgomery Museum Gardens, and Depot Park.

Public Services

Wants to develop play areas and gathering areas in apartment complexes.

Wants to address the "major problem" of housing in the community, including homelessness and lack of affordable housing.

Believes housing is a major problem in the community, saying "Equity groups buying up housing to rent, football houses, and B and B"s do not build community as well as homeowners."

- Wants to develop play areas and gathering areas in apartment complexes.
- Wants to address the "major problem" of housing in the community, including homelessness and lack of affordable housing.
- Believes housing is a major problem in the community, saying "Equity groups buying up housing to rent, football houses, and B and B"s do not build community as well as homeowners."

Housing & Urban Development

As of September 10, 2025, E.S. "Beth" Umberger did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Believes well-designed commercial and residential areas with sidewalks, green spaces, and ample parking encourage human interaction and build trust, improving quality of life.

- Believes well-designed commercial and residential areas with sidewalks, green spaces, and ample parking encourage human interaction and build trust, improving quality of life.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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E.S. "Beth" Umberger

E.S. "Beth" Umberger's campaign for Christiansburg Town Council Member is her first entry into politics.

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Said, "My number one priority is keeping Christiansburg affordable. My goal will be to try and avoid raising taxes and fees on citizens while in office."

Opposes raising taxes and fees on citizens.

Supports maintaining a conservative fund balance policy, which keeps the unassigned fund balance between 35 to 40 percent.

Supports maintaining a conservative fund balance policy, keeping the unassigned fund balance between 35 to 40 percent.

- Opposes raising taxes and fees on citizens.
- Supports maintaining a conservative fund balance policy, keeping the unassigned fund balance between 35 to 40 percent.

As of September 10, 2025, Christine A. Waltz did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to address affordable housing through the New River HOME Consortium, and believes Community Development Block grant funds can also be used for affordable housing.

- Plans to address affordable housing through the New River HOME Consortium, and believes Community Development Block grant funds can also be used for affordable housing.

Supports upgrading roads to ensure access to emergency services and public utilities.

- Supports upgrading roads to ensure access to emergency services and public utilities.

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Harry Collins has a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing from Virginia Tech.

Harry is the CEO of the Lung Transplant Foundation. He previously served as its vice president. He has also been the facilities manager at Viavi Solutions and a manager for the USPS.

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Harry previously served one term as town councilor in Christiansburg from 2016-2019.

As of September 10, 2025, Harry F. Collins Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

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Harry F. Collins Jr.'s campaign for Christiansburg Town Council Member is his first entry into politics.

Joshua Bryan's campaign for town councilor in Christiansburg is his first run for public office.

As of September 10, 2025, Joshua A. Bryan did not have a website or any information online.

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Matthew Hicks is a realtor and owns Summit Ridge Realty.

Matthew's campaign for Christiansburg town council member is his first entry into politics.

As of September 10, 2025, Matthew A. Hicks did not have a website or any information online.

Matthew A. Hicks

Matthew A. Hicks's campaign for Christiansburg Town Council Member is his first entry into politics.

Opposes street closures for public events due to concerns about their business and others being affected.

Opposes street closures for public events, saying it affects her business and others.

Tanya was born in Florida and raised in Christiansburg. She has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, a master's degree in crisis management, and a doctorate in public administration, all from Liberty University. She lives in Christiansburg with her husband and three children.

Tanya is a senior associate at The Cadmus Group. She previously worked as a project coordinator for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, an emergency coordinator for Virginia Tech, and a safety and training program coordinator for the town of Christiansburg.

Tanya is a current town council member in Christiansburg. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her first term.

Supports programs like Launch Christiansburg and the Facade Grant Program to help business owners in Christiansburg develop, grow, and improve.

Supports creating a small business incubator in downtown Christiansburg, strengthening Farmers Market traffic, and developing information to connect visitors with local shops and restaurants.

- Supports programs like Launch Christiansburg and the Facade Grant Program to help business owners in Christiansburg develop, grow, and improve.
- Supports creating a small business incubator in downtown Christiansburg, strengthening Farmers Market traffic, and developing information to connect visitors with local shops and restaurants.

Said, "I value an open and transparent government. I believe this means making governmental decisions clear and accessible to keep decision-makers accountable."

- Said, "I value an open and transparent government. I believe this means making governmental decisions clear and accessible to keep decision-makers accountable."

As of September 10, 2025, Tanya J. Hockett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports the strategic growth of law enforcement, fire, and rescue services and encourages emergency preparedness.

- Supports the strategic growth of law enforcement, fire, and rescue services and encourages emergency preparedness.

Supports improving and replacing critical infrastructure and making stormwater improvements.

- Supports improving and replacing critical infrastructure and making stormwater improvements.

Tanya J. Hockett

Tanya is a wife, mom, emergency manager and member of Christiansburg Town Council. She lives in Christiansburg with her husband, Robbie, and three kids—Luke, Natalie and Nora. She has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security and a Master of Public Administration and Disaster Management. She is a certified emergency manager, Virginia professional emergency manager, master exercise practitioner, safety management specialist and certified hospital emergency coordinator.

As of September 10, 2025, Tanya J. Hockett did not have a website or any information online.