Damascus NewsLocal news for Damascus, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Rumors And Business Questions Surface At Damascus Candidate Meeting- April 23, 2008 "This election coming up is major." DAMASCUS, Va. Rumors and questions about business practices were answered by town council candidates during an informal meeting on Tuesday where only three of the 11 seeking town offices were present. via News Channel 11http://www.topix.net/city/damascus-va/2008/04/rumors-and-business-questions-surface-at-dam... Opposition Is Becoming Vocal On Damascus Liquor Question- April 22, 2008 "But as a public official ... I do advocate that the citizens should be allowed to vote on this issue and the town officials must uphold however the vote goes." DAMASCUS, Va. With anti-liquor signs going up and a prayer march through town last Thursday night, opposition is heating up to the liquor-by-the-drink question, which is up for a referendum vote on May 6. "Most ... via Httphttp://www.topix.net/city/damascus-va/2008/04/opposition-is-becoming-vocal-on-damascus-liq... Dumascus, Va., Mayoral Candidate Proposes Parking Fees For Revenue- April 20, 2008 "I would agree to charging tourists $2, but local people no" DAMASCUS, Va. Chad Byron, who is challenging Mayor Creed Jones for his job in the May 6 election, says he wants to keep all six of the town's police officers and pay for the service with a downtown parking fee. via Httphttp://www.topix.net/city/damascus-va/2008/04/dumascus-va-mayoral-candidate-proposes-parki... Damascus, Va., Mayor Says Town's Police Force Should Be Fired- April 18, 2008 "The chief actually runs the department. If you want change in the department, you've got to begin with the chief" DAMASCUS, Va. A day after town council candidates said the police department should be cut by two members and less than a year after the former chief's arrest on drug charges Mayor Creed Jones said the entire ... via News Channel 11http://www.topix.net/city/damascus-va/2008/04/damascus-va-mayor-says-towns-police-force-sh... |