Hillsville Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Gregory N.
Crowder
Gregory N. Crowder, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Hillsville in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Andrew Kaufman and Katie M. Horton.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Gregory N. CrowderYou’re reading
- 02Katie M. Horton
- 03Andrew Kaufman
Background
- About
- Mayor of Hillsville and an owner of Pole Night distributors, a NASCAR souvenir company.
On the record: Gregory N. Crowder
6 sourced01Data centers1 sourced position
quoted by The Carroll News
Said the town cannot say no to data centers outright, but can make the approval process so hard that they cannot locate there.
We just can’t say no. What we’re going to do is make it so hard they can’t.”
Own statementThe Carroll NewsLink
02Budget and taxes1 sourced position
quoted by The Galax Gazette
Said the town has not raised town property taxes since he took office.
our town has not had to raise town property taxes since I’ve been in office, going on 15 years.”
Own statementThe Galax GazetteLink
03Downtown and economic development2 sourced positions
quoted by The Galax Gazette
Named moving the power lines on Main Street as the main project he wants to complete.
the main project that we’ve been so close to getting is moving the power lines on Main Street.”
Own statementThe Galax GazetteLink
quoted by The Galax Gazette
Said the town is working to recruit a second grocery store and a brand-name, sit-down restaurant.
one, of course, is a second grocery store and also a brand-name, sit-down restaurant.”
Own statementThe Galax GazetteLink
04Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Hillsville in 2020 as an Independent candidate (won).
Own statementVirginia Department of Elections resultsLink
05Questionnaires1 sourced position
Did not respond to the VOTE411 candidate questionnaire.
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
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