January
Rehabuzzitation
Posted 1/16/2012
Rehabuzzitation:A hibernation period during which a person or brand takes a break from creating buzz in order to recharge ones batteries.~ Alex Blagg
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November 2011
Tourism Tax Grumblings
Posted 11/28/2011
Would someone please define "tourism" and how it helps local governments?
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More Chamber/Tourism Fallout?
Posted 11/21/2011
Awful, but not unexpected. Will MontCo leadership vacuum be filled, and if so, by whom?
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Town Recreation & $64,000 Question
Posted 11/19/2011
Where is the job posting and why does it now require a specific degree? Will a change address concerns of citizens about this "free" town amenity?
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Town's New Election Date Can Be Deemed A Success
Posted 11/16/2011
Reducing costs associated with elections and higher voter turn-out are metrics of success. What will the next citizen initiated project be?
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11/11/11: Focus Anew On Veterans
Posted 11/10/2011
Over a decade and 6200 troops dead due to Iraq and Afghanistan. Stories of military personnel being unemployed, denied benefits -- or even having cremains dumped in landfills. This is not how Americans should honor Veterans, especially when granted a paid holiday off. [photo]
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Vote November 8th
Posted 11/7/2011
Polls open early and close late. Make time to cast your informed ballot. [photo]
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MontCo Budget Tightened Up - By VA Supreme Court
Posted 11/4/2011
Just because you can hire a lawyer doesn't mean you can win the argument.
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November 5 - Bank Transfer Day
Posted 11/4/2011
National Bank Transfer Day is Saturday, Nov. 5th. Send a message to unethical financiers and banks (whether they are in Washington or Wall Street). [photo]
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Can't Afford To Buy A Politician?
Posted 11/2/2011
The People didn't appoint Supreme Court, which gave us a game-changer in 2010. Vote for Your Wallet Nov. 8th (and Nov. 2012). [photo]
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County's Budget Has More Latitude Than Individual's
Posted 11/1/2011
County positioning for higher real property taxes, but where's the justification for current expenditures?
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October 2011
Unfocused County = Lost Opportunities?
Posted 10/31/2011
Got household plumbing? What about the other infrastrutuce necessary to create jobs and attract economic development?
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Incumbent Confusion
Posted 10/30/2011
If you were put into office based on promising to advocate for citizen concerns, who deserves the credit?
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"And I Don't Belong With This Guy"
Posted 10/28/2011
Yes, I'll come. No, wait; I won't. If this is how candidates act when running for office, do you believe they'll behave better if elected? Shame on Ralph Smith (on so many levels and issues).
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MontCo Political Bullying Prevalent
Posted 10/27/2011
Political forums being hijacked by a candidate or political party should not be tolerated by Montgomery County voters.
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Continuing History Lesson
Posted 10/26/2011
Dither, dither, dither. It's historical (and hysterical)
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WCOM 190
Posted 10/24/2011
Miss a forum? There are online streaming viewing capabilities today, allowing you to watch (or re-watch) candidates and form your own opinion. If you have voter related questions, call the Registrar's Office at 382-5741.
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Transparent Government
Posted 10/20/2011
Where are the Christiansburg "dashboards" to tell citizens - and elected officials - how we're doing on financial performance. Taxpayers have already paid for the technology and expertise...
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Pertinent (Voter) Data
Posted 10/18/2011
Want to vote Nov. 8th, but have a planned absence or special need? Is it county or town Public Information Office responsibility to help you understand, or both?
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Preemptive Endorsement
Posted 10/17/2011
Was the writer worried about missing hunting season or getting stories in before deadline. Attend the forums and form your own opinion before weighing another's secondhand.
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Where's The Meat (Or Did You Miss the Meal)
Posted 10/16/2011
Why wasn't this deadline trumpeted loudly over the past few weeks, along with providing critical information about "how to"?
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Candidate Forum Stand Out
Posted 10/13/2011
Five earnest faces appeared at Christiansburg's only candidate forum tonight.
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Weeding Through Information
Posted 10/13/2011
Useless or valuable information? You decide (but know the costs associated) as some "subscriptions" are hard to drop.
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School Board and Supervisor Elections
Posted 10/11/2011
Are Board of Supervisors candidates focused on all community needs, or just responding to school facility and funding crisis?
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Historic Christiansburg Elections
Posted 10/10/2011
New standards are in place for Christiansburg Town Council - this could affect quality of life, tax rates and who is "inside" the reported Good Ol Boys Club.
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