Wytheville Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
Randy W. Hamm
Jr.
Randy W. Hamm Jr. is running for Wytheville Town Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Town Council
- 01Kerry A. Eans
- 02Randy W. Hamm Jr.You’re reading
- 03Candice N. "Candi" JohnsonIncumbent
- 04Cathy Dunkley PattisonIncumbent
- 05Aubrey L. Whitlow Sr.
Background
- About
- Retired U.S. Navy chief petty officer who serves on the Wytheville Planning Commission. His campaign lists economic development, transparency and accountability as priorities.
- Party
- Endorsed by the Wythe County Republican Party. Wythe County Republican PartyCity issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
- Endorsed by
- Wythe County Republican Party (listed among the party's local candidates) Wythe County Republican Party
- Campaign website
- hammforwytheville.com
On the record: Randy W. Hamm Jr.
7 sourced01Council special project funds1 sourced position
Proposes redirecting part of the town's discretionary project funds into small-business microgrants.
redirect a portion of the town's discretionary project funds into small-business microgrants”
Own statementRandy Hamm for Wytheville Town CouncilLink
02Economic development1 sourced position
Supports empowering the Economic Development Authority and using incentives such as time-limited meals tax rebates.
using practical incentives such as time-limited meals tax rebates”
Own statementRandy Hamm for Wytheville Town CouncilLink
03Council rules2 sourced positions
Wants agendas published ahead of meetings and no important items added at the last minute.
no important items added at the last minute or handled only behind closed doors”
Own statementRandy Hamm for Wytheville Town CouncilLink
Says the council should empower town staff, commissions and boards rather than micromanage their decisions.
Own statementRandy Hamm for Wytheville Town CouncilLink
04Splash pad1 sourced position
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Told the council he supports the splash pad concept and asked it to practice fiscal responsibility if it moves forward (March 2026).
Own statementWytheville Town Council minutes, March 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026Link
05Firearms on town property1 sourced position
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Asked the council how restricting firearms on town property would increase public safety (November 2025).
Own statementWytheville Town Council minutes, November 10, 2025 · Nov 10, 2025Link
06Planning and zoning1 sourced position
As a Planning Commission member, voted to table a recommendation on a professional office permit at 615 North 4th Street after neighbors raised traffic concerns (passed 6-0, September 2026).
Commission voteWytheville Planning Commission minutes, September 10, 2026 · Sep 10, 2026Link
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