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  2. Year: 2026
  3. Month: January

Month: January 2026

A Legacy of Inclusion: Mayor Katjana Ballantyne Prepares to Leave Somerville

Posted on January 28, 2026

By Mary Carr Lee, Mayors Innovation Project During her two terms in office, Mayor Katjana Ballantyne helped steer Somerville through rapid change while keeping equity and inclusion at the center of city decision making. Drawing …

Posted in Legacy, News, Uncategorized

A Legacy of Place-Making: Outgoing Blacksburg Mayor Reflects on Growth, Sustainability, and Quality of Life

Posted on January 15, 2026

By Mary Carr Lee, Mayors Innovation Project As Leslie Hager-Smith’s tenure as Mayor of Blacksburg winds down, she leaves behind a town that feels both fundamentally transformed and fiercely protected. After eight years of public …

Posted in Legacy, News, Uncategorized

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