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About the cover: Redistricting – the drawing of political maps – is arguably the most important factor in determining the political make-up of our state and country.  A new bipartisan grassroots effort launched this year in Virginia is attempting to take the process out of the proverbial smoke-filled rooms where super-partisanship governs the redrawing of legislative districts.

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About the cover: For newly-elected local government officials in Virginia, becoming more acquainted with their roles and responsibilities as soon as possible is crucial.  This issue of Virginia Town & City was assembled to help these new officials perform their duties effectively and avoid any number of unnecessary pitfalls.

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About the cover: When it comes to providing an exemplary downtown experience, it’s going to be hard to beat what Bristol has in store for visitors.  Photograph by Malcolm J. Wilson.

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About the cover: The Virginia Public Records Act was created to ensure that the procedures used to manage and preserve public records are uniform across the state.  The act is the foundation on which all public records, from the office of the governor to the smallest city or town, must be managed.

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About the cover: Marion Mayor David Helms, pictured here in front of the Marion Volunteer Fire Department, was elected the 95th president of the Virginia Municipal League at the VML Annual Conference held in Arlington in October. Photograph by David Parsons.

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About the cover: Mike Amyx will step down as executive director of the Virginia Municipal League Dec. 31 after leading the association for the past 33 years. Photograph by David Parsons.

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About the cover: Martinsville, like many of the cities and towns across Virginia, is combining Low-Income Housing Tax Credits with other financing programs to revitalize their communities. Wayne D.P. Knox, Martinsville’s director of community development, stands in front of Martinsville Lofts.  Originally a historic factory building, today Martinsville Lofts is an inviting and affordable residential community.  Photography by Doug Buerlein.

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About the cover: Arlington is home to a number of “urban villages” – transit-oriented neighborhoods where shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and living and working space are knitted together in one vibrant place.

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About the cover: Thirty-six entries in six categories were received for judging in the 2013 VML Achievement Awards competition.  The VML awards program is conducted annually to encourage and recognize excellence and innovation in Virginia local government. This year’s winner of the President’s Award is the City of Virginia Beach.

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About the cover: A host of regulatory and environmental issues related to water threaten to swamp Virginia local governments unless a comprehensive, coordinated response is forthcoming. Illustration by Manuel Timbreza.

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