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My Priorities for Candidacy

As a candidate for Staunton's City Council, I hope to collaborate with businesses, citizens and leaders across our wonderful city to grow together in many different areas.

Increasing tourism

Expand the City of Staunton’s arts and music scene in order to draw people to the community.

Affordable housing

Align zoning and urban planning to allow for sustainable and affordable housing within the City of Staunton.

Tax relief

Work toward new measures to allow tax relief to the citizens of Staunton through alternative revenue streams.

Community collaboration

To explore new ways for city leaders to collaborate with citizens, businesses, and 
organizations to create accessible opportunities within the community.

Hearing from you!

My first priority in serving Staunton is to hear from the community and ensure each voice is heard. Let’s keep growing together!

Blake's Listening Tour (B.L.T.)

You are my first priority.

Throughout my campaign, I hope to meet with and listen to as many community members as I can to better understand each citizen's needs. With your support, we'll be able to continue working together as I serve on the Staunton City Council.

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If you, your family, or your friends are interested in meeting me, please feel free to email blake4staunton@gmail.com and I'll get back to you as quickly as possible.

Listening to our city's needs

In addition to the hundreds of community members I've listened to, I've had the privilege of meeting with numerous city leaders across Staunton. These are some of the people I've met with and listened to, among others in the community:

  • Leslie Beauregard​

City Manager

  • Jim Williams​​

Staunton Police Chief​

  • Maggie Ragon

Commissioner of Revenue​

  • Amanda DiMeo​​

Director of Economic Development​

  • John C. Blair II​​

City Attorney​

  • Rodney Rhodes​​

Director of Community Development​

  • Jason Ball​​

Staunton Fire Chief​

  • Sarah Skrobis​​

Director of Library Services​

  • ​Garett Smith​​

Superintendent of Schools​

  • Samantha Johnson​​

Executive Director of Tourism​

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