I’ve labored laborious to enhance relations between Blacksburg and its NRV neighbors. Of every part I can accomplish or affect, that is probably crucial: To be in proper relationship with our neighbors.
As to particular traits, I might enumerate:
Respect for each city workers and residents.
Honest appreciation of city historical past and tradition.
Beneficiant regard for our constituents, in addition to our neighbors.”
Manteghi: “The mayor ought to personally embody the values and spirit of the city and be part of the neighborhood, not above it. Folks would really like our City’s mayor to turn out to be an everyday participant at its neighborhood occasions, as I’ve all the time been, and to make private connections with the folks. We want somebody heat, welcoming, and approachable. Many individuals are involved that the city is changing into elitist, and I suppose it’s inevitable that the city will mirror the character of its leaders. However we’d like a extra current and extra approachable mayor.”
Do you’ve got the rest you’d like so as to add about your marketing campaign?
Hager-Smith: “A smart good friend supplied me help with this recommendation: ‘You recognize, Leslie,” he stated. ‘Some folks can let you know to go to hell, they usually do it so sweetly, you simply can’t wait to get there.’ I’m nonetheless engaged on it. Public workplace gives many alternatives for apply.”
