Remember we have one more May election before the move to November. That could mean one last big push to create change or, one final push to maintain the status quo for a few more years before the November elections have an impact.
Remember we have one more May election before the move to November. That could mean one last big push to create change or, one final push to maintain the status quo for a few more years before the November elections have an impact.
New Swimmin' Hole to go with Aquatic Center?
Board of Supervisors and Blacksburg look at the Old Middle School. What will they see and from which perspective? What is the best solution for the near 60,000 County citizens as compared to the 20,000 (excluding 30,000 VT students who are short-term residents) permanent residents of Blacksburg
Silence isn't golden when it comes from taxpayer pockets. When taxpayers AND elected officials are kept out of the information loop when it comes to settlements of lawsuits, the taxpayers are stripped of their rights to monitor and evaluate the performance of their government.
Christiansburg, VA Aquatic Center Updates: Fees and Schedules.
Christiansburg citizens did not whisper at the polls when it came to the Move the Vote referendum, they roared. Given recent changes in the way town business is being conducted, I believe the town council and administration are more aware of citizen's views. This should encourage that behavior.
Governor's Debate on TV tonight! Also, here are some numbers that might help explain why tensions are running high in both Blacksburg and Christiansburg for this election.
6 years is a long time to wait for a Town Charter change that the Council voted on and passed. 6 years is a long time to wait to bring a document as important as the Town Charter up to date with the rest of the state. Who dropped the ball in the Town...
Who is looking at moving their election days? A lot more areas than just Christiansburg. Here are some of the reasons pro/con from other jurisdictions in Virginia and across the nation.
Some data from the registrars office concerning Christiansburg elections give an example of why it is important to register to vote and to vote. Voter information is available at the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County VA's website and at the Voter Registrar website.