Today’s the Day…Tomorrow’s the question

Today America ushers in the 44th President of the United States. With that, a promise of a better America for all
Americans will be put to the test, not in the first 100 days, but in the first 100 hours.

Happy Easter from Tennessee…

While Conservative Viewpoints resides in Virginia traveling is a love of mine. Seeing new places or, as is the case for this trip, visiting family is always a welcomed event.

Easter is the most significant holiday for Christians. The importance of the weekend only adds to the time spent with my father in the great state of Tennessee.

I hope each of you finds the time to celebrate God’s faith in you shown through the sacrifice of his only son for the forgiveness of our sins. It is the one time to truly consider the resurrection of Jesus Christ, what it means to you, and perhaps what purpose surrounds your existence.

Is Dowdy’s referendum manipulative?

Speculation regarding the possible success or failure of city council’s decision to put up to ten items from the CIP on a referendum to be voted on by citizens is running rampant. While it is a fair question to ask, the cynical side says it is a manipulative way to slide unpopular projects in the back door at the tax payer’s expense.

Conservative Viewpoints headed to the beach…AGAIN!

Happy 4th of July!!!!!!!!

That’s right, once again Conservative Viewpoints is heading to the beach to see all the best America has to offer!

Happy Memorial Day…from the beach!

While CV heads to the beach for the holiday weekend, we wish everyone a sense of peace and happiness.

Please take time this long weekend to think about our troops currently in harm’s way and the millions of military men and women who have placed their lives on the line to allow us to enjoy freedoms that no other country in the world enjoys.

When is 700K really 1.2 million dollars? When it’s going to the Wayne Theatre

There has been a correction made to this column. It has been pointed out by Chris Graham of the New Dominion  that I make references to “sources close to the wayne project,” when the truth is there is one source. According to Graham, I should point out that the source close to the project that I refer to is a member of City Council. While Graham feels that this source shouldn’t be considered close to the project, it is my contention that anyone on city council should be considered closer to this project than any of us in the general public. If they aren’t then I do not feel they should be on city council.

The majority on Waynesboro’s City Council has been pushing funding of the Wayne Theatre for more than a year despite promises that tax payers wouldn’t have to shoulder the project. Despite tremendous feedback from citizens asking that council reconsider their new position, the majority did not relent.

Are Liberals desperate for support for the Wayne Theatre

Supporters of the Wayne have gone to great extents to force citizens in Waynesboro to accept what is a done deal, which is to fund the Wayne Theatre with tax payer dollars. After getting little traction through conversation, some in the community are resorting to good ole name calling.

Reynolds battles Williams, citizens during contentious meeting

“That’s no way to conduct yourself at a public meeting,” scolded Tom Reynolds after citizens of Waynesboro applauded a speaker who was critical of the decision of the majority on council to fund the Wayne Theatre to the tune of 300 thousand dollars in 08 and an additional 700 thousand dollars over the next ten years.

It’s time for honesty on the Wayne

Lorie Smith is right when she states that the issue of the Wayne Theater has been run through the mud. Frank Lucente is correct when he stated that this issue is tearing at the fabric of the city.

Unfortunately, it is because you Mrs. Smith, Ms Dowdy and Mr. Reynolds keep bringing the issue before us, then taking it away, and then bringing it back. For three years you have been plotting ways to take tax payer dollars to fund this endeavor, and along the way you have misled the public.

Open letter to Waynesboro City Council on the Wayne

By Robert Harrold

I am so pleased to hear that you are taking the initiative to support all of the non-profit performing arts groups in the city of Waynesboro. I can only assume this to be the case as I recently read in the local newspapers that there is $300,000 of Waynesboro City money that may be apportioned to the Waynesboro Theatre Alliance. I’ve recently read that several private donors have made sizeable contributions to the WTA. In fact, in the past my family has monetarily supported the Wayne Theatre Project and I think that the recent decision to hand over the Wayne Theatre building to the WTA was a wonderful decision.

Since there are so many worthwhile non-profit performing arts groups in desperate need of funding, I could not imagine that Council would monetarily make preference for one organization over another. Just think of what an equal share of proceeds could do for groups such as Schola Cantorum, The Waynesboro Choral Society, The Waynesboro Symphony, Waynesboro Players Inc., and Valley Music Academy to name a few.