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Closing remarks to the League of Women Voters, Oct. 26

November 3rd, 2009
Posted in Politics

Here are my closing remarks during the second League of Women Voters candidate forum on Oct. 26, 2009: In recent weeks, I have learned just how tough local elections can be. I have spoken with I-don’t-know-how-many voters. I have knocked on hundreds of doors. I have given my pitch to many groups, from the Student Government [ READ MORE ]

Make history in Blacksburg today

November 3rd, 2009
Posted in Politics

I co-authored a letter to the Collegiate Times with fellow town council hopeful Bryce Carter on Nov. 3, 2009: Make history in Blacksburg today This morning, poll workers will arrive at multiple schools, places of worship, the library and the community center in Blacksburg to partake in the democratic process. Candidates and their volunteers will bring yard [ READ MORE ]

Blacksburg’s youth must vote

November 3rd, 2009
Posted in Politics

My Aug. 28 letter to the Collegiate Times addressed the importance of students and young professionals in the 2009 election: Blacksburg’s youth must vote In past elections, most candidates for Blacksburg Town Council did little to court the votes of students and young professionals. They declined to knock on doors in student neighborhoods or mail campaign literature to [ READ MORE ]

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