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

By Michael Sutphin on October 26, 2009

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 [...]

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‘Smart growth’ in Blacksburg

By Michael Sutphin on October 14, 2009

My Oct. 14 letter to the Collegiate Times outlined my definition of smart growth: ‘Smart growth’ in Blacksburg What does “smart growth” mean, anyway? In 2002, developer Bob Pack made plans for a 100,000-square-foot, two-building complex known as Kent Square. He envisioned office, retail and residential spaces in close proximity and sought $2 million in [...]

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