IT’S ALMOST TIME!!! EASTMONT TOMATO FESTIVAL!!! And the Legacy of Karen Cronin carries on!!!
Montgomery County
Issues relevant to residents of Montgomery County Virginia
Keeping up with the Bills in Legislature is just the beginning.
I’ve recently discussed using the Richmond Sunlight website for bill tracking. This gives you a good idea of the bills proposed and what happens to them. They also have a blog that contains some good information that is accessed from the website link above as well. In particular check out: The Bills That Never...
HB 1935: Public notices no longer in newspapers?
There is a bill introduced by Del. Onzlee Ware that could have a significant impact on citizens here and in other areas of Virginia. It pertains to allowing Town, Cities, and Counties to use a posting on their webpage instead of a posted announcement in a local newspaper. I use the internet almost exclusively...
Problems at the Polls in Montgomery County, VA are nothing new!
On Tuesday November 2, 2010 the polls opened for voters in Montgomery County, VA. The problems started immediately. These problems were not state-wide, indicating a problem with the voting system itself, rather they have occurred in a specific region under the supervision of one Registrar. Keep in mind that the issues are not about...
Citizens Telephone Cooperative Grant topic at the C’burg Town Council Meeting
When I first heard about the Federal grant awarded to Citizens Telephone Cooperative, I figured that’s nice. People out in the far reaching rural areas will have a chance to get plugged into better internet service. Well, much to my surprise …
Does Microsoft have it’s reasons right? Sinkhole? In Christiansburg?
I gotta wonder if there isn't some misinformation here. After all, the Planning Commission and Town Council of the Town of Christiansburg, VA did a thorough study on this parcel of property. A CUP (Conditional Use Permit) was discussed, research, and approved allowing for above ground diesel storage tanks.
Basic Recipe for a School
Let me begin by saying that it is my opinion that both Riner and Blacksburg should get new schools. Riner because they have been patiently waiting with some upgrades/repairs being withheld due to the plan to build a new school, and Blacksburg for the obvious reason that I don’t believe many people will trust...
County Tax Money Comes to Christiansburg? Rescue Squad Example.
Previously, multiple comments have been raised by Christiansburg elected officials and citizens that they get “nothing” for their County paid tax money. Well, that County tax money goes to a lot of services that the Town of Christiansburg does not provide: schools, jail, social services, court services and a lot other things like these...
Information Sources for the Budget-wise People.
Looking at one year's budget tells you little. How can you find information that shows budget changes over time or to compare two similar jurisdictions. Here is what can be found on the Auditor of Public Accounts site (focus on Christiansburg since I am here!)
STORM WATER RAINS SUPREME IN CHRISTIANSBURG! (again)
Storm water problems again plague Christiansburg. Perhaps something has been done in some areas of town to correct the situation, but there are still a lot of areas where the problems are simply getting worse. Cambria is one such area.
