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Tanya was born in Florida and raised in Christiansburg. She has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, a master's degree in crisis management, and a doctorate in public administration, all from Liberty University. She lives in Christiansburg with her husband and three children.

Tanya is a senior associate at The Cadmus Group. She previously worked as a project coordinator for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, an emergency coordinator for Virginia Tech, and a safety and training program coordinator for the town of Christiansburg.

Tanya is a current town council member in Christiansburg. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her first term.

Supports programs like Launch Christiansburg and the Facade Grant Program to help business owners in Christiansburg develop, grow, and improve.

Supports creating a small business incubator in downtown Christiansburg, strengthening Farmers Market traffic, and developing information to connect visitors with local shops and restaurants.

- Supports programs like Launch Christiansburg and the Facade Grant Program to help business owners in Christiansburg develop, grow, and improve.
- Supports creating a small business incubator in downtown Christiansburg, strengthening Farmers Market traffic, and developing information to connect visitors with local shops and restaurants.

Economy

Said, "I value an open and transparent government. I believe this means making governmental decisions clear and accessible to keep decision-makers accountable."

- Said, "I value an open and transparent government. I believe this means making governmental decisions clear and accessible to keep decision-makers accountable."

Public Services

As of September 10, 2025, Tanya J. Hockett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports the strategic growth of law enforcement, fire, and rescue services and encourages emergency preparedness.

- Supports the strategic growth of law enforcement, fire, and rescue services and encourages emergency preparedness.

Public Safety

Supports improving and replacing critical infrastructure and making stormwater improvements.

- Supports improving and replacing critical infrastructure and making stormwater improvements.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Tanya J. Hockett

Tanya J. Hockett | Christiansburg, VA - Official Website

Tanya is a wife, mom, emergency manager and member of Christiansburg Town Council. She lives in Christiansburg with her husband, Robbie, and three kids—Luke, Natalie and Nora. She has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security and a Master of Public Administration and Disaster Management. She is a certified emergency manager, Virginia professional emergency manager, master exercise practitioner, safety management specialist and certified hospital emergency coordinator.

As of September 10, 2025, Tanya J. Hockett did not have a website or any information online.