Farmville Town Council Ward A · Nov 3, 2026
John F.
Hardy
John F. Hardy, the incumbent, is running for Farmville Town Council Ward A in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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- Ward A council member with work experience in healthcare, sales, insurance and military service.
Three contests are uncontested: John D. Miller (at-large), John F. Hardy (Ward A) and Adam B. Yoelin (Ward B) are the only candidates for their seats. Virginia Department of Elections
On the record: John F. Hardy
11 sourced01Taxes3 sourced positions
Says he opposes new taxes and that the council should reduce the town budget by cutting costs and improving efficiencies.
Own statementFarmville Herald · May 31, 2026Link
Voted no on Ordinance No. 239 setting the 2025 real estate tax rate at 22 cents per $100 (passed 5-2, April 2025).
Council voteFarmville Town Council minutes, April 9, 2025 · Apr 9, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on raising the town's lodging tax from 7% to 8% (passed 4-0, May 2026).
Council voteFarmville Town Council minutes, May 13, 2026 · May 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Rainy day fund1 sourced position
Says the town should build up its contingency fund by saving rather than spending on interest, and develop a plan to upgrade outdated infrastructure.
Own statementFarmville Herald · May 31, 2026Link
03Fire station2 sourced positions
Voted yes on issuing up to $16.4 million in general obligation bonds for public safety improvements and equipment (passed 5-0, October 2025).
Council voteFarmville Town Council minutes, October 8, 2025 · Oct 8, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on the comprehensive agreement with English Construction for the Farmville fire station (passed 5-1, January 2026).
Council voteFarmville Town Council special meeting minutes, January 21, 2026 · Jan 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Council pay1 sourced position
Voted yes on a motion to leave council and mayor pay unchanged (passed 6-1, March 2026).
Council voteFarmville Town Council minutes, March 11, 2026 · Mar 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Budget1 sourced position
Voted no on the FY2025-2026 town budget (passed 5-2, June 2025).
Council voteFarmville Town Council minutes, June 11, 2025 · Jun 11, 2025LinkHow the council voted
06Comprehensive plan1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution No. 2026-08-01 amending the town's comprehensive plan (passed 6-0, August 2026).
Council voteFarmville Town Council minutes, August 12, 2026 · Aug 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Housing1 sourced position
Voted yes on a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 709 High Street (passed 4-1, October 2025).
Council voteFarmville Town Council minutes, October 8, 2025 · Oct 8, 2025LinkHow the council voted
08Detention center permit1 sourced position
Voted yes on amending the conditional use permit for the ICA-Farmville immigration detention facility on Waterworks Road (passed 6-0 with one abstention, June 2025).
Council voteFarmville Town Council and Planning Commission joint meeting minutes, June 4, 2025 · Jun 4, 2025LinkHow the council voted
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Censured by the Town Council (5-1 with one abstention, February 2026).
Official actionFarmville Town Council special meeting minutes, February 23, 2026 · Feb 23, 2026
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