Smith receives Police Benevolent Association endorsement
At-Large candidate Lorie Smith has received the endorsement of the Virginia Police Benevolent Association.
“We will ask our members, their friends and families, and all citizens who respect the strong and efficient enforcement of our laws, to cast their ballots in the upcoming election in your favor,” wrote Michael W. Wells, the president of the Central Chapter of the Virginia Police Benevolent Association, in a letter announcing the endorsement.
“I’m honored to have received the endorsement of the Police Benevolent Association. Support for the efforts of our public-safety agencies a key issue to local voters and to my campaign,” said Smith, who is challenging incumbent Mayor Frank Lucente in the Tuesday, May 1, City Council election.
Mayor, incumbents put on defensive on land deal at forum
Mayor Frank Lucente was on the defensive at a Thursday night candidates forum on the issue of the controversial $3.5 million land deal that his City Council agreed to with two former political supporters.
“I think in the long run we made a good deal. If I was doing a business deal, I would do the same thing for myself. So I think it was a good deal for the taxpayers,” Lucente said in the face of criticism at a Youth Summit sponsored by the Boys & Girls Club. Read more
Chris Graham: Three-point-five million reasons to vote da bums out
Frank Lucente will tell you ’til he’s blue in the face that he’s for the little guy. And then there’s the truth.
The little guy doesn’t have thousands to give to his re-election campaign, and that’s what Lucente and his cronies on City Council have their focus on, getting re-elected. And why not – because when you hold the power of the people’s pursestrings, you can do a lot to say thanks to the people who put you there. Read more
Boys & Girls Club to host Youth Summit on April 19
Candidates for the open seats on Waynesboro City Council and the Waynesboro School Board will take part in a Youth Summit on Thursday, April 19, at 7 p.m.
The Youth Summit will be held on the premises of the Waynesboro Boys & Girls Club location, 302 E. Main St., Waynesboro.
News Virginian editor Jonathan Hunley will serve as the moderator for the forum, which will pose questions on issues facing the Waynesboro youth community. Read more
Chris Graham: Stick it to ‘em
I was accosted, for lack of a better word, the other day while walking on the new greenway trail by a gentleman who couldn’t believe that I didn’t agree that City Council shouldn’t “stick it to” the School Board for the School Board’s supposed lack of foresight regarding payments on the renovations to Kate Collins Middle School.
The issue, I countered, isn’t with the School Board or City Council, but rather the Virginia General Assembly, which decided to balance its books by clawing back lottery funds that had been a solid source for school improvement monies for years. Read more
Donaldson announces candidacy for City Council seat
City firefighter Robert “Bob” Donaldson has announced his intentions to run for the Ward B seat on City Council during the May 1 general election.
Donaldson is a lifelong resident of the City of Waynesboro. He was educated in the Waynesboro school system, graduating from Waynesboro High School in 1995. Donaldson received his AASD in computer electronics technology from Blue Ridge Community College in 2011. Read more
Therese Rodammer: Why I’m voting for Lorie Smith
Posted by afp on April 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment
However, her own record serves as a better testimony to her than I could ever give. Following her time in Junior Woman’s Club, she served on Waynesboro’s School board from 2002-2006. Afterwards, she progressed to City Council from 2006-2010. As such, she is in the perfect position to serve as City Councilperson, as she is able to see situations not only from the fiscal perspective, but also from the educational perspective. Her expertise is needed now more than ever. Read more
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