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Radford pastor warns council of dangerous speeding on Fourteenth Street and raises concern about high church utility bills
Summary
Pastor Jerry Williams told City Council that speeding on Fourteenth Street endangers residents and described high residential and church electric bills, asking whether a 'sanctuary worship fee' applied to houses of worship is justified; council said it would investigate and follow up.
Pastor Jerry Williams told Radford City Council during the public-comment period that persistent speeding on Fourteenth Street has created dangerous conditions and that high electric bills are imposing serious financial strain on residents and houses of worship.
Williams identified himself as a local pastor and taxpayer and described multiple incidents, including a past crash that he said damaged several houses, including his, with “about $100,000” of damage and came “inside the house.” He said he and his wife have had close calls while walking in the…
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