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Campaign clash over fire station cost and mayoral leadership
A Chamber of Commerce forum featured a heated exchange over Fire Station No. 2 costs and city spending. Former council member Stephens faced questions about when he knew costs would exceed estimates and why he supported initial borrowings and construction bids before opposing later add ons. He defended his record, saying overruns require stronger contractor oversight, while Volk questioned his leadership through the process and his willingness to back a 4 1 vote.
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Volk
Stephens
Chamber of Commerce
Council
Cooper Construction Co
Blue Ridge Enterprise
Blue Ridge
Lee Galloway
Tom Cooper
Cooper Construction
Barbara Volk
Cooper
Ron Stephens
Smith