In the 2025 fiscal year, city revenues came in about 1% higher than expected — “a little closer” than city staff say they like to cut it. The city can apply several million dollars in savings to one-time purchases in its 2027 budget.
Emma Malinak
Emma Malinak is a reporter for Cardinal News and a corps member for Report for America. Reach her at emma@cardinalnews.org or 724-678-7930.
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Abortion zoning amendment returns to Lynchburg’s agenda
Council member Marty Misjuns first proposed the zoning changes in mid-October. They’re now up for discussion at Wednesday’s planning commission meeting, where residents can comment on them for the first time.
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Lynchburg looks to fill 2 top public safety roles after fire chief retires amid external review
The search for a new police chief started in September when that department’s leader moved to a new job. Now the city’s other top public safety position, the fire chief, is vacant, too.
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Lynchburg Public Library moves books, programs ahead of renovation, takes stock of 60 years of memories
When it opened in 1966, it became the city’s first library “to serve all citizens” in an ongoing integration effort. Decades later, staff are living by the same slogan to help the library meet the new needs of 21st-century patrons.
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Budget season begins again with Lynchburg City School Board’s first public hearing for 2027 funding priorities
Increasing pay for teachers and hourly workers was one of many budget priorities discussed at a November finance committee meeting. More ideas will be gathered Tuesday before a proposed budget is presented.
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Lynchburg to gather community input as search for new police chief begins
The former police chief left his role in September to take a job in North Carolina. His replacement should be hired by February.
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Lynchburg fire chief on administrative leave while review is conducted
The city has not released any details about why Chief Greg Wormser was placed on leave. A deputy chief will take his place for now.
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Fall job fair is new Lynchburg school division strategy to hire close to 80 teachers, support staff
As school staff shortages remain a problem across the country, Lynchburg City Schools are hoping to beat the recruitment rush and meet job candidates Saturday.
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Republican wins Lynchburg treasurer’s office, leading to red sweep for all local races
The treasurer’s race was too close to call on Election Day, but provisional votes counted Wednesday gave Brian Triplett a clear lead.
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From planes to pickleball, 4 public hearings set for busy Lynchburg City Council meeting
Some of the projects have generated discussion in previous government meetings due to traffic, parking and safety concerns. The city council gets the final say Wednesday after residents weigh in.