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Christiansburg Town Council: Spending YOUR money before they get it.

Revisiting a re-visitation of the Meals Tax increase is on the agenda on the Tuesday, June 8th, Special Meeting of the Christiansburg Town Council. Rather than go through all the gory (although sickly humorous) details of why this is necessary, … Continue reading

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Cambria Toy Station – a Phoenix from the muck rather than ashes…

The Cambria Toy Station is open again. But, it may be only a matter of time before it is again closed due to ‘urban runoff’. See the short video file to see what I mean. Thanks to the Town for putting in the markers for the crosswalk and parking. Now, if they will only address stormwater. Continue reading

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Stormwater Management Ordinances for Town of Christiansburg are MIA

A Code is a Code is a Code? Not in Christiansburg. There seem to be some deletion of sections of the Town Code on the new website. From Chapter 10, in the list of Chapter Sections, Stormwater Management has disappeared as a section. Continue reading

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The Town Manager’s Learning Curve, or What another lie or bad information?

Uh….a Thousand Year Flood. I don’t think so. Neither does any legitimate source I could find. But never fear, Mr. Town Manager, I will strive diligently to look for data to support your assertions, but thus far, that proof does not exist. Continue reading

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Is Crab Creek shrinking? NOT!

Ignorance and arrogance made a dangerous combination when decisions are made affecting the safety and welfare of citizens. The Town of Christiansburg’s abject failure to properly plan for and manage stormwater affects more than just Christiansburg citizens. Continue reading

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