Tazewell Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
Beth Davidson
Takach
Councilmember (appointed January 2026)Town of Tazewell · Jan 13, 2026
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Background
- About
- Appointed to the Tazewell Town Council on January 13, 2026, to fill a vacant seat.
Joe R. Beasley is unopposed for mayor, and Beth Davidson Takach is the only candidate in the Town Council special election. Cardinal News
On the record: Beth Davidson Takach
9 sourced01License plate cameras1 sourced position
Voted yes on a resolution prohibiting automated license plate readers in the town (passed 6-0, September 2026).
Council voteTown of Tazewell · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Vehicle decal fee2 sourced positions
Voted yes on reducing town decal fees to $1, effective immediately (passed 6-0, September 2026).
Council voteTown of Tazewell · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
At an April 2026 budget discussion, was among the members who chose to cut the vehicle fee out completely.
Own statementTown of Tazewell · Apr 14, 2026Link
03Fire and EMS2 sourced positions
Voted yes on buying a new fire truck from Sutphen, the lowest of three quotes at $997,787 (passed 5-1, May 2026).
Council voteTown of Tazewell · May 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on raising the town's earmark for the EMS building renovation from $300,000 to $512,000 (passed 4-1, August 2026).
Council voteTown of Tazewell · Aug 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Festivals and events1 sourced position
Recused herself from voting on Rt. 16 Rally requests; the minutes note she serves as secretary and treasurer of Rt 16 Rally (April 2026).
Own statementTown of Tazewell · Apr 14, 2026Link
05Business grants2 sourced positions
Voted yes on the email vote approving Iron Thrones' Industrial Revitalization Fund grant application (passed 4-1, ratified August 2026).
Council voteTown of Tazewell · Aug 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on a six-month extension, through March 1, 2027, of the Tazewell Cinemas Industrial Revitalization Fund loan, subject to DHCD approval (passed 5-1, September 2026).
Council voteTown of Tazewell · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Town budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the FY 2026-27 town budget (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteTown of Tazewell · Jun 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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Vehicle decal fee
In their words
At an April 2026 budget discussion, was among the members who chose to cut the vehicle fee out completely.
Apr 14, 2026 ·Town of Tazewell · Apr 14, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on reducing town decal fees to $1, effective immediately (passed 6-0, September 2026).
Sep 8, 2026 ·Town of Tazewell · Sep 8, 2026
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