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Peter Macedo

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Peter Macedo is running for Blacksburg Mayor.

Personal background

Peter Macedo is a longtime resident of Blacksburg.

Professional background

Peter is the owner of Blacksburg Bagels.

Political background

Peter's campaign for Blacksburg Mayor is his first entry into politics.

Public Services

Supports pairing small business incubation efforts with long-term business support.

Supports community organizations that serve vulnerable residents and intends to use his platform to amplify their work.

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City Budget

Believes the current council does not adequately represent the community and emphasizes the importance of listening to constituents.

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Housing & Urban Development

Supports reinstating the Blacksburg Business Relations Committee to demonstrate the town’s commitment to local businesses.

Plans to set thresholds for acceptable zoning variations, such as height, density, and parking, before approving new developments.

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Public Safety

As of September 10, 2025, Peter Macedo’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes the impact on businesses should be considered when making zoning and infrastructure changes.

Supports establishing unbiased benchmarks to define and address the housing and infrastructure issues facing the town.

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