Historic board under review Tuesday
January 31, 2011
A new Blacksburg ordinance could give the Historic Design and Review Board more power.
Blacksburg Town Council
The Blacksburg Town Council is a major part of the governing system for the town of Blacksburg. The council appoints the town manager, and it sets budgets, tax rates and plans for the future of the town.
The council consists of the mayor and six council members. They are elected in odd years and serve four-year staggered terms. Elections are held on statewide Election Day, a procedure that began in November 2009. Town elections were previously held in May.
Current members:
Ron Rodam ― Mayor
Susan Anderson ― Vice Mayor
John Bush ― Council Member
Krisha Chachra ― Council Member
Don Langrehr ― Council Member
Cecile Newcomb ― Council Member
Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in the Roger Hedgepeth Chambers at 300 S. Main St.
Content on Blacksburg Town Council:
Blacksburg Town Council to consider future budget
April 22, 2010
Virginia Tech will call on increases to student tuition to close the gap resulting from reduced state funding.
Council tables Historic District Ordinance
February 9, 2010
Owners of historic homes, anxious for a resolution, will have to wait longer in a yearlong conflict over their property rights.
Historic house to move forward after year-long wait
January 28, 2010
The house that used to be home to Beverly Taylor's business sits dormant on Main Street, as its historic home label delays its sale and renovation.
Council member aims to connect college town
January 27, 2010
Blacksburg native Krisha Chachra recently secured a seat on Blacksburg's town council.
Big box continues to provoke questions
November 9, 2009
The long months of campaigning have finally paid off.
Defeated council hopefuls valued campaign experience
November 4, 2009
After all the votes were tallied, six of the 10 Blacksburg Town Council candidates fell short in the campaign.
Town council welcomes new faces
November 4, 2009
Town council candidates and supporters alike shared hugs and tears at Gillie's restaurant downtown last night as the results for the election were revealed.
Town candidate apologizes for letter mishap
November 2, 2009
Blacksburg town council candidate Frank Lau apologized on Monday for any confusion caused over campaign literature claiming endorsements.