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Staunton City Council candidates forum set for March 31

Chris Graham

staunton2editsWHAT: “Young and Green”: Staunton City Council Candidates Forum on Issues of Youth and Sustainability

WHEN: Monday, March 31, 7pm – 9pm

WHERE: Francis Auditorium, Mary Baldwin College

WHO: All eight candidates for Staunton City Council and moderator Carly Stephenson of WHSV-TV. Sponsored by the Spencer Center at Mary Baldwin College and Transition Staunton Augusta.

WHY:  Who are the candidates and where do they stand on issues that matter to youth, young families, and young workers/business people? Where do the candidates stand on issues of jobs for young people, local sustainability like food and gardening and farming, clean energy, walkability and bike infrastructure, composting, and new models for city living that emphasize all of the above?

CONTACT: Elizabeth Limerick, Mary Baldwin College 540-760-7766 Email-[email protected]

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Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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