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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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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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Source of revenue for the Town of Christiansburg; Only problem is enforcement still required.

HB619: Erosion and sediment control; may assess civil penalty. This has just passed the House and as with the Health Care bill, has been defanged there (although maybe not as badly as the Health Care bill). Now, it is up … 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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Watch a Town Council or Planning Commission Meeting in the comfort of your home.

Let’s wait and see. Let’s wait and monitor. Let’s wait and watch. What do these phrases have in common? In Christiansburg Virginia it is standard response from the Mayor when pressed with issues that concern citizens. Just review the Town Council Meeting Minutes to see for yourself or watch videos Continue reading

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