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Tom Slater, who graduated from VMI in 1966, said he left the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia because it is refusing to let his alma mater review the investigation before its release. ....
By AMY FRIEDENBERGER The Roanoke Times The vice chair of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia has resigned in protest over the handling of the independent investigation into allegations of racism and sexism at Virginia Military Institute. Tom Slater, a 1966 VMI graduate and attorney at the prominent Richmond law firm Hunton Andrews Kurth, told SCHEV members at their meeting Tuesday that he was âdisappointedâ that Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins, superintendent of VMI, is not being offered the opportunity to meet with SCHEV and the law firm investigating the college to discuss the findings and recommendations prior to the report being made public. ....
The vice chair of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia resigned Tuesday in protest over the handling of the independent investigation into Virginia Military Institute. Tom Slater, a 1966 VMI graduate and attorney at top Richmond law firm Hunton Andrews Kurth, told council members at its meeting that he was âdisappointedâ that Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins, superintendent of VMI, is not being offered the opportunity to meet with the law firm investigating the college and the state council to discuss the findings and recommendations prior to the report being made public. His public announcement pulled back the curtains on a private dispute among the parties and VMIâs complaints about how the law firm has been conducting the investigation in its final weeks. ....
Posted4/28/2021 5:10 AM After rigorous discussion, Schaumburg trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to begin spending money to plan a scaled-back, two-day version of the traditional Septemberfest celebration over Labor Day weekend. Village Manager Brian Townsend has pointed out a rise in COVID-19 cases still could prevent the festival from taking place, but trustees have now authorized a deeper exploration of its feasibility.
Much of Tuesday s discussion stemmed from concerns raised by Trustee Mark Madej about the loss of some elements he felt contributed to Septemberfest s ability to break even financially, such as a third day on Labor Day, a parade, and an arts and crafts show. ....
Schaumburg ban on holiday displays crossing sidewalks sparks protest Schaumburg resident Brian Koehler and supporters are asking village officials to make reconsider their decision Tuesday to enforce a ban on temporary displays in the public right of way, like his illuminated arch over the sidewalk on the 500 block of Hingham Lane. Courtesy of Brian Koehler Citing safety concerns and village liability, Schaumburg trustees this week voted 5-1 to enforce a ban on temporary displays and decorations that cross sidewalks into the public right of way. Courtesy of village of Schaumburg
Updated 4/16/2021 9:16 AM Schaumburg trustees 5-1 vote Tuesday to enforce a ban on temporary displays that cross sidewalks into the public right of way has sparked a social media campaign by a resident who says it would outlaw his popular holiday display featuring illuminated archways over his sidewalk. ....