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Elections 2009
VIDEOS
Below are videos from candidate events:
Coffee with the Individual Candidates. (In progress) ... The Easy Chair, Thursday evenings, 7-9 pm.
Newcomb / Carter /
Candidate Interviews by the Young Democrats at Virginia Tech. 15-20 minute sessions with one candidate per meeting. Squires Student Center, Tuesdays, 9 pm.
Fansler, 1 / Fansler, 2 / Carter, 1 / Carter, 2 /
Stroubles Mill Reception for the Candidates. Huntsman Club, October 4, 2-4 pm.
League of Women Voters Forum 1. Town Council Chambers, October 5, 7-9 pm
Sustainability Forum. VT Graduate Life Center, October 14, 7-9 pm.
AARP Forum. Blacksburg Recreation Center, October 20, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
League of Women Voters Forum 2. Town Council Chambers, October 26, 7-9 pm.
If you have links to additional candidate forums, please let us know!
SUSAN ANDERSON - CANDIDATE STATEMENT
I'm Susan Anderson, and I'm running for re-election to the Town Council of Blacksburg. I was elected in May 2006, becoming the sixth woman ever elected to Blacksburg’s council. Because I
JOHN BUSH - CANDIDATE STATEMENT
My family and I have been residents of Blacksburg since autumn of 1984. The past 25 years I have been a frame and trim carpenter, graduated from Virginia Tech with a Masters degree in Architecture, designed, cut and
BRYCE CARTER - CANDIDATE STATEMENT
With years of experience as a community organizer on issues of community involvement and sustainability, Bryce Carter is working hard to move Blacksburg forward.
KRISHA CHACHRA - CANDIDATE STATEMENT
Born and Raised in Blacksburg, Virginia, Krisha Chachra is invested in helping her hometown grow in smart, responsible ways. She is an advocate for a vibrant downtown and has a clear vision for Blacksburg's
GREG FANSLER - CANDIDATE STATEMENT
For more information, see http://www.friendsoffansler.com/
FRANK LAU - CANDIDATE STATEMENT
Since last speaking at a candidate Q&A sponsored by Citizens First in 2004, I have continued my volunteering, and speaking out on Town issues. What were your questions back then? You
CECILE NEWCOMB - CANDIDATE STATEMENT
My name is Cecile Newcomb; I was born in 1964 and reared in Blacksburg and Montgomery County. My family lived on Roanoke
ROBERT (TOM) ROGERS - CANDIDATE STATEMENT
I moved to Blacksburg in 1973 to attend Virginia Tech. After completing both a bachelors
MICHAEL SUTPHIN - CANDIDATE STATEMENT
I am running for Blacksburg Town Council to bring new ideas, positive energy, and a fresh perspective to the community I have come to call home. As a 2006 Virginia Tech graduate and a permanent resident of Blacksburg, I have what one