Virginia Record
Blacksburg
LC

Lauren Colliver

Council Member2018-2029

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
5
Total speaking time
3:31
Avg per meeting
0:42
Segments
113

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Top issues during term (12)(General)

high↑Oct 2026[19]

Sewer Backup Claims and Municipal Liability

Church members report over $40,000 in damage; a similar 2017 backup was paid for by the town.

medium↑Oct 2026[15]

Short-term rental rules modernized

Penalties for violations drop from a $1,000 criminal fine to a $500 civil penalty.

high↓Jun 2026[12]

Prices Fork Road Commercial Drive-Through Development

Private commercial investment with potential local tax revenue benefits.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Town charter corporate boundaries update

City status could mean a totally new tax structure and different state funding streams for local projects.

high↑Jun 2026[9]

Downtown Retail Incubator Lease

Utilizes federal ARPA funding to establish community business infrastructure.

high↓Jul 2026[8]

Meeting Transparency and Access

Potential future costs associated with expanding audio-visual recording capabilities for work sessions.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Board and Committee Appointment Transparency

None.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Stormwater Capital Project Budget Transfer

Reallocates $535,000 within existing stormwater project funds.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

VCOM Medical Education Facility Expansion (CUP-25-7)

Private investment by the applicant into commercial and educational infrastructure.

high↓Apr 2019[0]

livestock ordinance

You might spend a bit upfront on a coop and feed, but you'll save money on grocery store eggs in the long run.

medium↓Mar 2026[0]

cannabis legalization

It's a huge potential cash cow for the town through local taxes and business growth, though setting up the rules will cost some administrative time.

high↓Jul 2024[0]

ethics and misconduct

While there's no direct price tag yet, local taxpayers could end up footing the bill for potential special elections or legal fallout.

Decisions during term (5)

Recorded while Colliver was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.