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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 ]

Make Blacksburg transportation a major priority

November 3rd, 2009
Posted in Politics

My Sept. 16 letter to the Collegiate Times dealt with public and alternative transportation: Make Blacksburg transportation a major priority Today, the Active Commute Celebration on the Drillfield marks the middle of Virginia Cycling and Pedestrian Awareness Week. Cyclists are learning about bike registration and safety, Blacksburg Transit riders are picking up copies of the latest schedule, [ 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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