Category Archives: Your Tax Money

How is it that the Sage Lane issue ever came up?

Now that is a $1,000,000 plus question. (By the way, videos of the meeting are at: http://myvaresources.com/VideoFiles2010/2010_07_12PC/2010_07_12PC1.html Here are a few observations/questions about why this and many other development issues have come up.

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A 3 year contract for the Town Manager was considered, but was it simply a diversion?

The Virginia State Code has some interesting information on length of time of appointments and on severance packages. Very, very interesting. Was the 3-year contract really even being considered, or was it another smoke screen? Continue reading

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Christiansburg: Filling the Town Manager’s Shoes (Town Charter Style)

While I certainly hope the Town of Christiansburg takes the opportunity to take a close look at what is needed in a Town Manager for a town this size, the more immediate concern is what happens as of August 1 … Continue reading

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Some Useful Christiansburg Budget Information for Citizens. Town Council Already Knows This.

Using the Auditor of Public Accounts Reports again and focusing on the time frame from fiscal years 1996 thru 2009…. Revenue from local taxes and fees increased by 120.06% Expenditures increased by 120.32%

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Should Christiansburg Town Manager have a 3-Year Contract?

Town Manager Contract Survey: It is not just about the contract, but also about the timing where outgoing elected officials are pushing to make the decision now rather than to wait for newly elected officials to take office. The people … Continue reading

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