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Residents press Bland County board on paving, reassessment and early voting
Summary
Three residents raised separate concerns during public comment: a request for details on Skydusky Road paving, objections to the county reassessment, and an allegation that early voting in a special election is illegal under Virginia law.
Three residents used the Feb. 24 public-comment period to press the Bland County Board of Supervisors on local infrastructure, property tax reassessment and an allegation about election procedure.
Dale Blankenship of Skydusky Road asked the board about plans to pave Skydusky Road and sought information on timing or funding. Arleene Bridges of Suiter Road said "something needs to be done" about the county reassessment and asked the board to address reassessment concerns. Todd Ingram of Jackson Street alleged that the special election's early voting "is illegal and in violation of Virginia's constitution" and asked, "Who is our champion in Bland County to protect us from being disenfranchised?" The minutes do not record a response from board members to these specific allegations or requests.
The public-comment items were placed on the record but the minutes show no follow-up action, referral, or staff direction recorded in the meeting minutes. Residents seeking official responses should expect follow-up outside the meeting or at a future board agenda where staff reports or formal agenda items can be scheduled.
