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November 3rd is Election Day. YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE! USE IT! DON’T REMAIN SILENT!

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Carol Lindstrom

Your vote is important. Even if the person/issue you are voting for or against does not win, politicians pay attention to those numbers. Each vote cast is a piece of information that gives an indication of citizen satisfaction, wants and needs. It can shape the future. Please take the time to vote! Continue reading →

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Watch a Town Council or Planning Commission Meeting in the comfort of your home.

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Carol Lindstrom

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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November isn’t that far away. Are you doing your voter homework?

Posted on July 4, 2009 by Carol Lindstrom

How easy it is to find out how well elected officials perform their duties (foremost of which is representing the citizens, not special interest groups, not their own values) now that we have the internet sources available. Continue reading →

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Another possible issue with new developments.

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Carol Lindstrom

Since there are so few (if any) places in Town any more where construction would not impact neighboring communities, isn’t it time for the Town to come up with some for of noise ordinance for this situation. Continue reading →

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