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About the cover: In 1941 Bob Nolan and the Sons of the Pioneers melodically asked: “Can you see that big, green tree? Where the water’s runnin’ free. And it’s waitin’ there for me and you? Water, cool, clear water.” Things have changed a bit since then. But, rather than try to find rhymes for things like Polyfluorinated Substances, it would be a whole lot better to keep improving our water. Find out more about efforts to do just that inside.

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About the cover: Really, the topic here should be “About the covers” because that beautiful mosaic is really dozens of VTC (nee’ the Virginia Municipal Review) covers through the years. But a magazine is so much more than its cover and we’re glad you’ve turned the page and opened this issue marking 100 years of VML having a magazine! More memories to explore inside.

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On the cover: VTC sat down for a conversation with our new President in late November and learned a lot about how big events in the small town of Farmville over half a century ago shaped not only his life but the course of the nation. Find out more starting on page 16.

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About the cover: Vegetables, flowers, social events, educational outreach, and equity initiatives…all these things and more are popping up in the Town of Blacksburg’s dynamic (and award winning) community gardens program. Learn more on page 13.

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This is the Annual Report section of the 2023 Sept. conference issue of VTC. Read the report >

About the cover: The City of Norfolk welcomes VML for its 2023 Annual Conference at the Waterside Marriott. While you’re there, take in all that the “Mermaid City” has to offer! Learn more in this issue.

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High temperatures? Check. Kids wearing short sleeves and shorts? Yup. VML’s annual look at outdoor destinations and doings in the Commonwealth? You’ve got it! For 2023 we’re looking at how some outdoor places are serving many purposes and offering a variety of options. Happy summer! (pictured is pod cabin in Roanoke County’s Explore Park, see page 11)

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About the cover:  Charters are like the compass that shows the way to the map that lets local governments know how to find the directions to the key that opens the chest with the scroll that…sorry, we got off track there. Rest assured though that with a charter a locality will always find its way!

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About the cover: Looking for some reassurances that Virginia’s future is in good hands? Well, we’ve got a group of kids with some great ideas for improving their communities that are sure to brighten your day. Read what these mayors in waiting have planned inside.

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About the cover: So many bills in so little time! We take a look at the legislation that matters most for Virginia’s local governments from the 2023 short session. We’d love to have included a budget analysis as well, but…there isn’t a budget yet! We’ll get to it in a future issue (sigh).

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