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Working hard for you . . .
- Guiding development and redevelopment by shared community values
- Revitalizing our historic downtown as a vibrant retail and arts center
- Rehabilitating the old Middle School as a civic, cultural, educational, and recreational resource
- Managing sustainable growth by adherence to our Comprehensive Plan
- Protecting neighborhood integrity and improving community livability
- Promoting diverse housing options, including workforce housing
- Preserving green space and natural areas
- Pursuing more recreational opportunities, including new athletic fields, for residents of all ages
- Enhancing collaborative relationships with Virginia Tech and Montgomery County
- Ensuring openness in government
- Encouraging citizen participation
. . . Creating a better Blacksburg for us all
In the News
- "Blacksburg Town Council candidates for consideration" - Collegiate Times, p. 3, October 28, 2009
- "Four for Blacksburg Town Council" - editorial endorsement, Roanoke Times, NRV Current 10, October 18, 2009
- "Candidates weigh in on growth" - Roanoke Times, NRV Current 4-8, October 18, 2009
- "Meet Blacksburg's Candidates" - Roanoke Times, NRV Current, 8-9, October 18, 2009
- "A crowded field of candidates" - Roanoke Times, NRV Current 4-7, July 19, 2009
- "Farmers market renovations begin this month" - Roanoke Times, NRV Current 4-5, July 7, 2009
- "Revitalizing downtown Blacksburg" - Roanoke Times, NRV Current 8, July 7, 2009
- "Fixing up downtown's 'missing teeth'" - Roanoke Times, NRV Current 4-5, June 16, 2009
- "Panel offers suggestions for downtowns" - Roanoke Times, NRV Current 3, April 1, 2009
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August 7-8
Steppin' Out
Chat with Susan and other candidates for Town Council at their booth in the "Community Connections" area (between Tech Bookstore and Main Street), 10 am to 8 pm. Volunteer to help with Susan’s campaign! Pick up campaign materials--handbills, lapel stickers, and bumper stickers. Reserve a yard sign.
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Thursday, August 27
Coffee with the Candidates
7 - 9 pm
Easy Chair Coffee Shop
University Mall
Please drop by the Easy Chair to share your suggestions for creating a better Blacksburg with Susan.
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Sunday, October 4
Candidates Reception
2 - 4 pm
Huntsman Club
2631 Sheffield Drive in Hethwood
Please attend this reception hosted by the Stroubles Mill Neighborhood Association for the candidates to discuss why we're running and what we hope to help accomplish if elected or re-elected.
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Monday, October 5
Blacksburg Town Council Candidate Forum
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County
7 - 9 pm
Town Council Chambers, Blacksburg Town Hall
300 South Main Street
Please visit the League's web site at
www.lwvmcva.org for the League Voter Guide and candidate responses to questions, and to link to the online video of the Forum.
View the video at the Town of Blacksburg's web site
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Wednesday, October 7
VT Graduate Student Town Council Forum
8:30 pm
Student Lounge
Graduate Life Center
Virginia Tech
Mix and mingle with Town Council candidates during an informal evening over coffee and cookies.
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Wednesday, October 14
Coffee with the Candidates Town Council Forum
Sponsored by Sustainable Blacksburg
7 - 9 pm
Graduate Life Center Auditiorium
Virginia Tech
View the video at the Town of Blacksburg's web site
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Tuesday, October 20
AARP Forum: Candidates for Town Council
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Blacksburg Community Center
Patrick Henry Drive
The "brown bag" lunch begins at 11:30 am, followed by the forum with the candidates at noon.
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Sunday, October 25
Town Council Social
7 pm
Gillies
College Avenue
Downtown Blacksburg
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Monday, October 26
Blacksburg Town Council Candidate Forum, Part II
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County
7 - 9 pm
Town Council Chambers, Blacksburg Town Hall
300 South Main Street
Please visit the League's web site at
www.lwvmcva.org for the League Voter Guide and candidate responses to questions, and soon the link to the online video of the Forum.
View the video at the Town of Blacksburg's web site
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Tuesday, November 3
Please Vote!
6 am - 7 pm
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