Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: FRIDAY, June 29, 1990 TAG: 9006290369
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B1 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: MARK LAYMAN STAFF WRITER
DATELINE: LENGTH: Short
In a news release, the groups called consolidation "the most serious situation to face the Roanoke Valley since the Civil War."
The groups' opposition to consolidation was hardly a surprise. Residents of those county neighborhoods have been among the most vocal opponents of consolidation during the past year.
Don Terp of Citizens Against Merger predicted that most of the three dozen neighborhood groups in the county soon would follow their lead.
"The downtown people are working with money," he said, referring to consolidation supporters. "We're working with people."
Ed Kohinke of the Mason Cove Civic Club seemed to sum up the opinions of those who attended Thursday's news conference at the Glenvar library. He said consolidation "is going to cost too much . . . and the services aren't going to get any better."
Mary Davis of the Broadview Civic League said, "Roanoke County provides us very satisfactory services now and we see no need for a change."
The Fort Lewis Civic League, the Hanging Rock Taxpayers Association and the newly formed Catawba Valley Property Owners Against Merger also cast their lot with Citizens Against Merger.
Leaders of the groups gave Terp checks totaling $600 for the anti-consolidation fight. Terp said the money would be used for mailings and fliers.
by CNB