The city plans to continue investments in its workforce and school system without increasing tax rates.
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Roanoke City Public Schools cuts 170 positions to address budget shortfall
More than 100 of the cuts will come from existing vacancies, resignations and retirements. The rest – about 65 – will affect current employees, with about half that number losing their jobs and the other half being shifted into new roles.
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7 things to watch as Roanoke begins discussions of its proposed budget
Schools, public safety and parks and rec are among the areas that face funding cuts.
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Agenda Lynchburg: City to get first look at proposed budget on Thursday
City council meetings and public information sessions about the budget will be held throughout the spring.
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Another year of cuts expected to city projects and programs as Roanoke city manager presents proposed budget Monday
Last year, Valmarie Turner was quickly thrown into a tight budget season, with deficits that she has said will be addressed over multiple years.
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NRV council meetings take on energy supply congestion, cannabis sales and art plans
While there are no specific public hearings at town council meetings this Monday and Tuesday, there is time for citizen comments, and some interesting items for discussion and action.
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Taxes, comprehensive plan, new subdivision all on Montgomery County agenda for Monday
The county budget and next year’s tax rates will be advertised after a vote by the board of supervisors on Monday.
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Downtown Blacksburg businesses can apply for $20K matching grants for facade upgrades
Blacksburg Spark supports commercial property improvements that enhance the downtown streetscape.
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Public audit of 12 of our communities tells us about how responsive they are to information requests from the public
A group of student auditors asked a dozen localities for public information. The responses clarify where local government deserves credit for transparency and where it falls short of its responsibilities as keepers of the people’s information, as well as how local governments understand and execute their responsibilities under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
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Fire and rescue cuts off the table as Wise County officials struggle to slash millions from the budget
Supervisors met for three hours in closed session Wednesday to discuss possible job cuts.
