September
Water Rights
Posted 9/2/2010
Water, water everywhere -- but not a (safe) drop to drink in Christiansburg? [photo]
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Funniest Funny
Posted 9/1/2010
Why are informed people who talk to each other seen as a threat in progressive Christiansburg?
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August
Feeling Froggy?
Posted 8/30/2010
Recycle, reuse, reduce -- that's garbage or greenhouse emissions, or rehab of older properties and much more. When will Christiansburg leaders truly embrace sustainability and cost cutting? [photo]
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Reviewing Numbers
Posted 8/27/2010
You don't have to have a law degree to find, read and interpret the Virginia State Code.
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Follow Radford's Lead
Posted 8/25/2010
Council determines key appointments -- they started the process of changing how town financials are taken care of. Is it time to review their legal counsel, too?
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Distress Signals
Posted 8/24/2010
It is time for Christiansburg to act like a grown-up, and follow the letter and intent of laws and documents which would enable it to become a progressive town.
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"Trust But Verify"
Posted 8/20/2010
Outgoing Town Council members view "change" from very different perspectives, sounding almost partisan in roles requiring equal representation of every Christiansburg citizen.
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Ivy Ridge Approved
Posted 8/17/2010
No surprise in allowing Christiansburg's sprawl to intensify. Now where will all those children go to school.
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Dodge Ball Game Continues
Posted 8/17/2010
Christiansburg's Planning Commission needs to be expanded in number, and stop being used as the way to dodge addressing goals defined in the Comprehensive Plan.
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Ignorance Is Not Bliss -- It's Expensive!
Posted 8/15/2010
Misinformation and disinformation need to become a thing of the past. Council -- not the Planning Commissioners nor the vote-only-in-a-tie Mayor -- need to take control of Christiansburg's future.
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Community Connections
Posted 8/10/2010
Throwing away public funds -- whether for fired long-time employees or ignoring grants. The past isn't pretty but the future can be better.
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Interesting Obstacles
Posted 8/7/2010
Is "big government" the problem, or bad government? Why is it so difficult in today's world to act ethically and follow the letter and intent of the law?
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Financial Strategies
Posted 8/6/2010
Bare bones budget produces CEO bonus pay and yeilds $700,000 in "savings." Feel better now?
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Open Positions in Christiansburg
Posted 8/4/2010
Needed: Town Manager, Rescue Captain and at least two Planning Commissioners.
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PC Confusion
Posted 8/3/2010
Everyone gets frustrated in the rezoning and subdivision process. Aren't there some easy steps to fix this?
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Ghosts of Undelivered Promises
Posted 8/1/2010
Deceive, disrupt, distort, delay. Confuse, confound, conceptualize. Does this "American dream" call up ghosts which will haunt the town for future generations? [photo]
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July
Chamber Horrors, Higher Taxes
Posted 7/29/2010
Competition for customers is ramping up in soft economy as local chambers die. Will efforts focus on actions that keep government budgets in the black and job growth?
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Tourism Trauma
Posted 7/26/2010
Why contracts or promises may not matter.
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How Effective Communication Helps Communities
Posted 7/23/2010
Special interests dominate when the majority aren't informed.
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Slippery Slope of Over Development
Posted 7/20/2010
Public Comment -- and sudden staff endorsements (versus recommendations) -- will be notable tonight.
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Pivotal Week Ahead
Posted 7/16/2010
Significant issues on public meeting agendas next week. Are elected officials prepared? Are citizens aware?
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Let The Sunshine In
Posted 7/15/2010
Prying the doors open to local government and working for accountability and the best future for our community isn't an easy path.
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Are you EFT?
Posted 7/12/2010
Would third-page color inserts cost any more postage? What steps can and should be taken to educate citizens about ways to reduce, re-use and recycle?
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Christiansburg Imperative
Posted 7/11/2010
Planning Commission agenda brings out two issues: Why is that appointed body so small instead of bringing a larger talent pool and perspectives to the table, and when will funding for infrastructure necessary to support further development be available?
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Will Frustrations Float Into Floyd?
Posted 7/9/2010
Storm clouds now extending into neighboring Floyd. If you can't shop local because you're protesting Christiansburg's tax structure, better plan on going to Pearisburg or Roanoke now. [photo]
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