Amherst Mayor Paul Kilgore Sends Forceful Letter Opposing Closure of Sweet Briar College

"Amherst, Virginia Mayor J. Paul Kilgore sent letter today to Sweet Briar College officials calling for a reconsideration of their plans to close the college.

Mayor Kilgore’s letter underscored the serious economic impact to the town from the school’s closing and highlighted the many years of partnership that existed between the town and the college.


Kilgore noted that many important municipal services were provided at discounted rates, including water and sewer services. He also said the town provided the college with access to tax exempt financing for facility expansions. The mayor asked how Sweet Briar College plans to honor its financial obligations to infrastructure enhancements the town plans to make to its water supply and sewer treatment systems, both of which will benefit the college."


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