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<br />r, <br />.J ' <br /> <br />November 2,2006 <br /> <br />can do and if the request for a binding referendum on reverSIOn came from <br /> <br />Council rather than another source, he would be more supportive. <br /> <br />,,- <br /> <br />Delegate Hurt indicated his priorities were economic development, efforts <br /> <br />to help small businesses survive and education. He agreed with Senator <br /> <br />Reynolds regarding the annexation issue and if Council would request a <br /> <br />binding referendum relative to reversion, he would be very inclined to support <br /> <br />it. <br /> <br />Mayor Reynolds said that a representative of Virginia First Cities will be <br /> <br />attending an upcoming Council meeting to discuss their legislative priorities <br /> <br />and then they will be communicated to our area legislators. Two important <br /> <br />issues for cities are fully funding education and the HB599 funding formula. <br /> <br />Judy Mattox, on behalf of Congressman Goode, indicated that he <br /> <br />strongly supports I-73, a top priority, and for Council to feel free to contact him <br /> <br />at any time on other issues they deem important. <br /> <br />Matt Hankins, Communications Manager, expressed regrets for Delegate <br /> <br />Armstrong, who had a conflict, but will attend our November 28, 2006 Council <br /> <br />meeting. Also, Council's legislative package was also sent to Delegate Danny <br /> <br />Marshall, who was unable to attend, but had read and will continue to <br /> <br />support. Hankins also publicly thanked our legislators for always being <br /> <br />---------- - -~~--------~-.-_.,_._-- <br />