The city council and the Berkley Group will continue to develop the city’s comprehensive plan.
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Agenda Danville: Utilities director will present on city rates compared to nearby localities
Danville is considering a rate increase, but monthly costs will still remain below nearby areas, according to the city.
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Agenda Roanoke: Proposed city budget to be presented on Monday
In a tight budget year, school division advocates ask for full funding from the city, while city officials attempt to address concerns like employee compensation and building maintenance.
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Martinsville council member raises concerns over meeting timing
Council member Aaron Rawls said that more notice should have been given for the March 17 closed meeting at which the city manager’s salary was discussed.
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Danville’s proposed budget includes $35 million in casino revenues
This will be the city’s first full year with gaming tax revenue from the permanent casino resort.
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Following reassessment, Martinsville grapples with residents’ tax anxiety
The median assessed value of properties in the city rose more than 54% from 2023.
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Agenda Abingdon: Town council will discuss lowering the real property tax rate
The town’s property values increased by nearly 50%.
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Agenda Franklin County: Where you go to vote might change
The county will consider changing the polling locations in two precincts.
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Agenda Danville: Council will vote on grant funding allocated to fix erosion at the airport
A grant from the Virginia Department of Aviation would fund this project, but first, council needs to approve an ordinance to amend the city’s current fiscal year.
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Agenda Martinsville: Organizations plead their case to city council
As part of their ongoing process to establish a balanced budget for the 2025 fiscal year, councilors will consider the financial needs of the various outside agencies that partner with Martinsville.
