While the State of Virginia might be rated in the top 10 states for open government, do not make the assumption that it applies to all jurisdictions. There are significant differences between counties, cities, and (most pronounced) towns.
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“So sue the Town”….Christiansburg Town Council
How well protected are Town Council members from being sued when their action and/or inaction result in damage to the citizens, businesses, property, and property values of the town?
What would you like to ask those candidates running for office in November?
What would you like to ask those candidates running for office in November? Now is the time to start thinking about that, after all candidate forums, debates, 4th of July events are all just around the corner...speaking of forums...did you hear about a very special forum that is coming this year?
Christiansburg’s Tax Base Claim to Fame?
I’ve previously used information from the Auditor of Public Accounts website for various reasons. Today, I wanted to know more about the sources of revenue of the Town of Christiansburg. I got caught up in the data on the percentage of tax revenue coming from different sources. Unfortunately, it does take some time to...
The Many Faces of Storm Water
What does the water standing in your backyard after a rain and the pending severe floods in North Dakota have in common? They are both the result of stormwater.
Sidewalk-ing your way through the Comprehensive Plan
A review of the Town of Christiansburg Comprehensive Plan yields exactly 16 references to sidewalks (in a 162 page document). The only one of those pertaining specifically to developments and the need for sidewalks in developments is number 15 below.
