Good Governance
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Ensuring open, transparent, and responsive Town government
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Encouraging citizen participation and looking for new and innovative ways to engage the community
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Maintaining fiscal responsibility and accountability of Town government
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Supporting public safety operations (police, fire, and rescue)
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Maintaining and expanding collaborative relationships with Virginia Tech, Montgomery County, and other regional partners
Equitable Growth
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Development and redevelopment that occurs in a planned and reasonable manner guided by our shared community values
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Supporting the business community and working to attract new businesses to town
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Promoting diverse housing options to serve all sectors of our population
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Prioritizing conservation of open spaces and establishing greenways
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Enhancing public and alternative transportation options, prioritizing the safe and equitable movement of people
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Updating the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance to reflect our changing community
Quality of Life
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Preserving the integrity of our neighborhoods by using all tools available to the town for effective neighborhood code enforcement
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Minimizing impacts to neighborhood quality of life by proactively planning for the impacts of growth
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Expanding recreational opportunities for residents of all ages and interests
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Promoting initiatives and events that enhance our community’s wellbeing and personal connectivity to one another
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Investing in streetscape and place-making projects in downtown
For More Information
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The first day of in-person early voting at the new location of the Montgomery County Office Of Elections is on Friday, September 22, 2023. Election Day is Tuesday, November 7, 2023. For more information about voter registration deadlines and polling locations, visit the Virginia Department of Elections website.