Legal stuff
On March 24, we filed a short document called a Notice of Appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court. Some time in the next ninety days we will file a petition, laying out our case for the appeal. Some time after that, the Supreme Court will decide whether to hear the case.
We're on our way. To all those who pledged for the legal fund, thank you. We'll need to receive your payments in the next three months, if you haven't sent them in already. We will be sending out individual reminders soon.
Our website has all the details for submitting donations, either online through Paypal, or by mail.
Vote smart for Town Council
There are five candidates running for three Town Council seats in the May 6 election. There are huge issues facing the town, and the outcome of this election will make a difference. The Old Middle School property is slated for redevelopment, we have big stormwater issues arising from the South Main development, downtown needs Town Council's help to turn the corner, and we are due for important reforms in how town government works -- just to name a few.
Once again, Citizens First is holding a series of "meet the candidates" forums with each of the five candidates. This is a great chance to see each of the candidates in action, responding to tough questions about their experience, values, ideas, and what they would like to accomplish on Town Council.
The forums will be from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the Blacksburg Middle School, 3109 Prices Fork Road
Schedule
April 2 (Wednesday) |
Mary Holliman |
April 3 (Thursday) |
Derek Myers |
April 7 (Monday) |
Leslie Hager-Smith |
April 9 (Wednesday) |
Paul Lancaster |
April 10 (Thursday) |
Don Langrehr |
Each candidate will respond to a set of questions prepared by local community groups (including BURG). Each forum will also leave time for questions from the audience.
The BURG No Junk Rummage Sale is coming!
Mark your calendar: Saturday, April 26, at the Lutheran Memorial Church, on the Corner of Tom's Creek and Prices Fork Roads
This will be a huge rummage sale to benefit the BURG Legal Fund. Only quality home and garden items (no cheap plastic junk).
Donations needed: Please, as you do your spring cleaning, please consider giving us your high-quality clutter. It's a great way to clean house and help out your town!
To donate items, contact Ann Linden by email or call 230-7666.
