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Article: The Roanoke Times, Va., Joe Kennedy's A Cuppa Joe column: Tide can turn even for elite of Roanoke.
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- The Roanoke Times (Roanoke, VA)
- Article date:
- June 6, 2007
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Byline: Joe Kennedy
Jun. 6--Those poor people in South Roanoke.
Their influence has come under scrutiny in recent months.
This is unusual for Roanoke's classic, upscale neighborhood.
In a way, the stronger focus began when the Roanoke School Board extended its application period in a search for more economic and racial diversity.
South Roanokers have traditionally held seats on the board.
That won't change, but the point was made: A broader dissemination of power is overdue.