Mount Jackson Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
W. Todd
Holtzman
W. Todd Holtzman, the incumbent, is running for Mount Jackson Town Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · Town Council
- 01Michael E. Cain
- 02Robert A. Frye
- 03W. Todd HoltzmanYou’re reading
- 04Kyle B. KennedyIncumbent
- 05Devin M. Ross
- 06M. Kay Pool Whetzel
Background
- About
- Owner and operator of Holtzman Propane and Valley Ice who has served five terms on the Town Council. He serves on the board of directors of the Shenandoah County Community Center.
Bonnie C. Good, Judy L. Fultz and W. Todd Holtzman won the three council seats on the 2022 ballot. Virginia Department of Elections · Nov 8, 2022
On the record: W. Todd Holtzman
7 sourced01Taxes3 sourced positions
Said he reevaluated a proposed 2026 property tax increase on residents and proposed shifting that increase to the business community.
I reevaluated the numbers behind a proposed property tax increase on residents in 2026, ultimately proposing we shift that increase to the business community, which can better absorb it.”
Own statementNorthern Virginia Daily (via Daily News-Record): 2026 Shenandoah County Voter Guide to town elections · Oct 6, 2026Link
as reported by the Northern Virginia Daily
At an April 2026 budget work session, worked to remove proposed real estate and personal property tax increases and shift the new revenue to business license fees, meals and lodging taxes.
I just wondered if on the heels of this huge change in the assessment, if it's too much,”
Forum answerNorthern Virginia Daily · Apr 23, 2026Link
as reported by the Northern Virginia Daily
Said at a May 2026 budget hearing that avoiding small routine tax increases can leave a town facing larger increases later.
If we don't have some small routine increases as we go through time, then we have big hits when things get desperate,”
Forum answerNorthern Virginia Daily · May 15, 2026Link
02Community Center2 sourced positions
as reported by the Northern Virginia Daily; not a direct quote
Proposed pairing the land purchase behind the Shenandoah County Community Center with $250,000 in town support over 10 years, paid at $25,000 a year.
Forum answerNorthern Virginia Daily · Jul 31, 2026Link
Abstained on rescinding the town's agreements to buy about four acres behind the Shenandoah County Community Center (August 2026).
Council voteNorthern Virginia Daily · Aug 12, 2026Link
03Turkey Knob solar1 sourced position
as reported by the Northern Virginia Daily
Said the amended Energix agreement extending the Turkey Knob solar project through 2031 is a very good deal for the town.
It is a very good deal, in my opinion, for the town of Mount Jackson.”
Forum answerNorthern Virginia Daily · Sep 10, 2026Link
04Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Mount Jackson Town Council in 2022 (won).
Own statementVirginia Department of Elections · Nov 8, 2022Link
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Community Center
In their words
Proposed pairing the land purchase behind the Shenandoah County Community Center with $250,000 in town support over 10 years, paid at $25,000 a year.
Jul 31, 2026 ·as reported by the Northern Virginia Daily; not a direct quote ·Northern Virginia Daily · Jul 31, 2026
On the record
Abstained on rescinding the town's agreements to buy about four acres behind the Shenandoah County Community Center (August 2026).
Aug 12, 2026 ·Northern Virginia Daily · Aug 12, 2026
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