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Mike Barber is a lifelong resident of Christiansburg. He is a graduate of Christiansburg High School, National Business College, VA-MD School of Bank Management at The University of Virginia and The School of Banking of the South at Louisiana State University. He is married and has two daughters and five grandchildren.

Michael is retired from the banking industry, where he worked for 43 years, most recently at First Bank of Virginia. 

D. Michael Barber

Michael is currently the mayor of Christiansburg. He was first elected in 2014 and is currently serving his fourth term. Before taking office as mayor, he served on the Christiansburg Town Council from 2000 to 2013 where he also served two terms as vice mayor. 

As of September 10, 2025, D. Michael Barber did not have a website or any information online.

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Mike Barber is a lifelong resident of Christiansburg. He is a graduate of Christiansburg High School, National Business College, VA-MD School of Bank Management at The University of Virginia and The School of Banking of the South at Louisiana State University. Mr. Barber is married to Erlene Barber. They have two daughters, Lori and Lisa, and five grandchildren, Emily and Maggie Nolen, and Lucas Barber.

D. Michael is retired from the banking industry, where he worked for 43 years, most recently at First Bank of Virginia. 

D. Michael Barber is currently the mayor of Christiansburg. He was first elected in 2014 and is currently serving his fourth term. Before taking office as mayor, he served on the Christiansburg Town Council from 2000 to 2013 and also served two terms as vice mayor. 

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Carl Pauli has lived in Christiansburg for over 30 years. He is married and has three children and three grandchildren.

Carl is a former Christiansburg High School teacher and CMS dean of students. He was also principal and director of secondary education.

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Carl's campaign for Christiansburg Mayor is his first entry into politics.

Supports prioritizing maintenance and upgrades of existing parks and recreational facilities over developing new ones.

- Supports prioritizing maintenance and upgrades of existing parks and recreational facilities over developing new ones.

Plans to be a "good steward of taxpayer money through common sense, needs-based budgeting."

- Advocates for lower taxes.
- Plans to be a "good steward of taxpayer money through common sense, needs-based budgeting."

As of September 10, 2025, Carl R. Pauli did not have a website or any information online.

Supports prioritizing the maintenance and upgrade of aging water, sewer, and stormwater systems to support new and existing housing and businesses.

- Supports prioritizing the maintenance and upgrade of aging water, sewer, and stormwater systems to support new and existing housing and businesses.

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Carl R. Pauli

Carl R. Pauli's campaign for Christiansburg Mayor is his first entry into politics.

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Virginia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 