Lorie Smith on Why The Smith Mountain Lake Center Is a Quality of Life Investment

Описание: About The Smith Mountain Lake Center
The Smith Mountain Lake Center plans to purchase the Westlake Cinema building and preserve its role as a place to show movies, while expanding its use to include education, arts, performances, meetings, and other community programming. Movies will continue to be part of what the Center offers, alongside these additional community benefits.
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Franklin County Board of Supervisors Chair Lorie Smith shares why The Smith Mountain Lake Center is a critical quality-of-life investment for Franklin County and the greater Smith Mountain Lake region.

As the area grows through new housing and commercial development, Lorie explains the importance of creating a well-rounded sense of place, one that supports education, community connection, and long-term vitality. She highlights the Center’s role in filling a long-standing gap and supporting broader educational efforts, including career and technical education.

In this video, Lorie offers her personal endorsement of the Smith Mountain Lake Center and encourages others to be part of a lasting legacy for Franklin County.

This video is part of the Community Voices series, featuring local leaders and supporters explaining why the Smith Mountain Lake Center matters and how it will serve the lake and the surrounding region.

Learn more about The Smith Mountain Lake Center and the vision for this community space:
👉 https://smlcenter.org/

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