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LATEST ARTICLES ( 28 )

• What Does Greenville, SC Have to Do With Fredericksburg, VA?

  "Never make predictions, especially about the future. "Casey StengelTo enhance economic health and quality of life the experts tell us to do everything... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2016 DEBATE, SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• "LET US SIT DOWN AND REASON TOGETHER"A Quote from Patrick...

  "LET US SIT DOWN AND REASON TOGETHER"A quote from Patrick Paulsen's comedy album during his fictitious race for the White House in 1968. Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2016 DEBATE, SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• The Courts Revisited

  To date council has been exclusively focused on meeting the perceived needs of the courts in moving forward with the new courthouse. Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2012 DEBATE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Transportation--Where Do We Go From Here?

  IN A RECENT op-ed by David Ross of the Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors about the proposed regional toll road, he presented a one-sided view of the... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2012 DEBATE, SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Public Involvement--More Or Less?

  While some see an engaged public as an important component of local governance; others believe that it can go too far becoming an impediment to progress. Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2011 DEBATE, SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Oversized Housing--Where Are We?

  In 2007 responding to resident concerns about the building of oversized houses, "McMansions;" which were seen to detract from the character of established... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2011 DEBATE, SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Numbers Not Content Is What Counts

  As a member of City Council I made some decisions that did not receive universal acclaim. But in leading up to those decisions I laid out my position in OpEds,... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2011 DEBATE, SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Incentives for UMW Foundation--A Discussion

  "On the incentives for the Eagle Village hotel there are some question to ask--A hotel has always been part of this project to support the university and... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2011 DEBATE, SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• I'm a Hypocrite--Reason for Closed Session

  In a recent story in Patch http://fredericksburg.patch.com/articles/closed-session-cleaves-council-considering-courts my name came up regarding a closed... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2011 DEBATE, SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Incentives--Are They Successful?

  At a recent City Council meeting, staff stated that the five downtown restaurants awarded incentives, would generate 4.2 million dollars in revenue over the lif... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2011 DEBATE, SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Last Night's Council Meeting--Incentives

  The success of the incentives is being gauged on revenue projections. Last night staff projected increased revenues of $4 million over the next five years from... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2011 DEBATE, SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Incentives--From Where We Came to Where We Are

  Some thoughts after reading today's story on incentives in the Free-Lance Star:http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2011/022011/02052011/604459Incentives... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2011 DEBATE, SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• The Fourth Estate And The Courts Issue

  The local press has done a good job informing the public on the events and comments made by all sides relate to the courts issue. However, is reporting on event... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2011 DEBATE, SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Tonight's Work Session With Judge Willis

  A quick synopsis of tonight's Council work session with Judge Willis--1. From Judge Willis--Those opposed to court construction at this time have a political... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2011 DEBATE, SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Arts District--Are We Helping the Arts?

  The new Arts and Cultural District http://fredericksburgva.gov/agenda/2010/1214/8d.pdfprovides a BPOL (Business, Professional, Occupational, Licenses)tax... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2010 DEBATE, SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• The National Citizens Survey

  City Council just approved the expenditure of $11,400.00 to proceed with sending the National Citizens Survey to 1200 city residents. http://icma. Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2010 DEBATE, SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Business as Usual Or Do What Needs to Be Done?

  " The most damaging phrase in the language is: “It’s always been done that way.”Rear Admiral Grace HooperNo matter the adversity there are always opportunities. Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2010 DEBATE, SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Let's Get Ready to Rumble...................

  I believe it was Thomas Paine who wrote-- It is through debate and argument that the best solutions come forward. If he didn't say it I'll take the credit. Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2010 DEBATE, SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Courts--A Done Deal?

  At next Tuesday's Council meeting staff will be asking for Council blessing to solicit PPEA (Public-Private Educational Facilities Infrastructure Act)... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2010 DEBATE, SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Is This Enough Or Should We Expect More?

  Took my lunch break today to go through the Free Lance-Star archives from January 1, 2006 through today looking at all the stories on the Courts project. Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2010 DEBATE, SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY