You decide: should BURG go to the Virginia Supreme Court?
The community has supported the legal case of 21 Blacksburg residents in the Montgomery County Circuit Court. And the community, no doubt, will shoulder the costs of appealing the recent ruling. We are therefore letting those who will ultimately finance this effort decide if it is worthwhile.
The decision by Judge Bobby Turk should be appealed, as it goes beyond exisitng law and Supreme Court precedent. Fortunately, the town of Blacksburg has already decided bo appeal Judge Turk's ruling. But there are reasons why we might want to appeal as well:
- It could increase the chances of the Va. Supreme Court taking the case
- We can raise arguments that the town might not
- Two briefs and two oral arguments before the court are better than one
The appeal will cost about $40,000 over the next 12-14 months, with $15,000 within the first four months. If we receive pledges covering half of the costs by the first week of March, we will go ahead with the appeal.
Bulletin: March 6, 2008. Due to the incredible response, we have decided to go ahead with our appeal! But it is not too late to pledge. Of course, you do not need to pledge first to make a donation. Just click on our paypal link, or send a check to the address below.
Since Feb 10, we have received $17,548 in pledges!
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The 100 from 100 campaign
The BURG legal fund is looking for 100 households to give $100 each, to cover the costs of our appeal to the Montgomery County Circuit Court. We're starting with those who live closest to the South Main development, who will be hit hardest by its negative impacts. We'll list the first 100 households here (without your name if you choose to remain anonymous).
When you contribute, let us know that it is for the 100 from 100 campaign.
Click here to see the current list of our 100 club!
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You can also send a donation by mail to:Blacksburg United for Responsible Growth
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