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Whereas transparency serves the best interest of the community, and
Whereas sunshine is commonly termed the best disinfectant, and
Whereas transparency is only possible if full details are...
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Whereas transparency serves the best interest of the community, and
Whereas sunshine is commonly termed the best disinfectant, and
Whereas transparency is only possible if full details are actually made public,
Therefore,
Concerning City Council and all other boards and committees,
A. All resolutions, ordinances, and other documents not excluded per Code of Virginia should be posted on the City website as soon as practical and not less than one full day before relevant meetings, with email and text Alerts sent to applicable subscribers on posting.
B. All such materials made available at the City library for such residents as do not own computers.
C. The Council and other such boards should adopt internal rules that no business will be voted concerning unless such full details are published in advance on the Website and in the Library.
D. Any and all called meetings should be held no earlier than 6pm if on a weekday, and no called meetings should be held on Sundays.
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Jun 25, 2013 by
Michael Pollard (12 points)
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Whereas transparency serves the best interest of the community, and
Whereas sunshine is commonly termed the best disinfectant, and
Whereas transparency is only possible if full details are actually made public,
Therefore,
Concerning City Council and all other boards and committees,
A. All resolutions, ordinances, and other documents not excluded per Code of Virginia should be posted on the City website as soon as practical and not less than one full day before relevant meetings, with email and text Alerts sent to applicable subscribers on posting.
B. All such materials made available at the City library for such residents as do not own computers.
C. The Council and other such boards should adopt internal rules that no business will be voted concerning unless such full details are published in advance on the Website and in the Library.
D. Any and all called meetings should be held no earlier than 6pm if on a weekday, and no called meetings should be held on Sundays.
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I would like to see public discussion on the website, which would create a sense of community. Perhaps this could come in the form of a (moderated) forum, since some in the City management do not like...
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I would like to see public discussion on the website, which would create a sense of community. Perhaps this could come in the form of a (moderated) forum, since some in the City management do not like Facebook. The personal profile pages allow posts, but not topical discussion.
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Jun 25, 2013 by
Michael Pollard (12 points)
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I would like to see public discussion on the website, which would create a sense of community. Perhaps this could come in the form of a (moderated) forum, since some in the City management do not like Facebook. The personal profile pages allow posts, but not topical discussion.
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Clean out your closet and help the community! A Clothing Swap for Kids and Teens will be held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Bristol, Saturday June 18 from 11 am - 2 pm. Unwanted or outgrown...
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Clean out your closet and help the community! A Clothing Swap for Kids and Teens will be held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Bristol, Saturday June 18 from 11 am - 2 pm. Unwanted or outgrown clothing can be exchanged or donated to help other families. Volunteers are also welcome! Contact Michele Leonard 423-341-5240.
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Jun 8, 2016 by
MJ (5 points)
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Clean out your closet and help the community! A Clothing Swap for Kids and Teens will be held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Bristol, Saturday June 18 from 11 am - 2 pm. Unwanted or outgrown clothing can be exchanged or donated to help other families. Volunteers are also welcome! Contact Michele Leonard 423-341-5240.
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I know that the old Virginia Intermont College campus needs lots of work. However, maybe we should look into drawing interest from programs that satellite campuses. For instance there are DO ( med...
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I know that the old Virginia Intermont College campus needs lots of work. However, maybe we should look into drawing interest from programs that satellite campuses. For instance there are DO ( med schools) that have satellite campuses in SC and AL. There also South College that has grad programs in Knoxville and other locations. I know someone purchased the property but never did anything with it. Is any way we can attract another school to purchase the property?
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Sep 11, 2018 by
Mike12345 (5 points)
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I know that the old Virginia Intermont College campus needs lots of work. However, maybe we should look into drawing interest from programs that satellite campuses. For instance there are DO ( med schools) that have satellite campuses in SC and AL. There also South College that has grad programs in Knoxville and other locations. I know someone purchased the property but never did anything with it. Is any way we can attract another school to purchase the property?
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I'd like to see a sidewalk on the Lee Highway beginning at Exit 5 and continuing to the Douglas Apartments at the Rev. Martin Luther King Blvd intersection. A further enhancement would be a bicycle...
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I'd like to see a sidewalk on the Lee Highway beginning at Exit 5 and continuing to the Douglas Apartments at the Rev. Martin Luther King Blvd intersection. A further enhancement would be a bicycle path along the sidewalk.
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Jan 1, 2016 by
CJW (12 points)
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I'd like to see a sidewalk on the Lee Highway beginning at Exit 5 and continuing to the Douglas Apartments at the Rev. Martin Luther King Blvd intersection. A further enhancement would be a bicycle path along the sidewalk.
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Summer bus service connecting the lower income and subsidized housing with Sugar Hollow Playground. Round-trip fare at 25 cents for adults and free for children under 13 if accompanied by an adult....
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Summer bus service connecting the lower income and subsidized housing with Sugar Hollow Playground. Round-trip fare at 25 cents for adults and free for children under 13 if accompanied by an adult. It's difficult for a lot of parents to take their children to Sugar Hollow and it would be great for families to have an outing in the summer that's affordable.
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Jan 1, 2016 by
CJW (12 points)
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Summer bus service connecting the lower income and subsidized housing with Sugar Hollow Playground. Round-trip fare at 25 cents for adults and free for children under 13 if accompanied by an adult. It's difficult for a lot of parents to take their children to Sugar Hollow and it would be great for families to have an outing in the summer that's affordable.
