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.
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Agenda Montgomery: Schools budget could increase $5.2 million
Raises for employees, increases for instruction and operations are all likely to be part of the new budget.
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Agenda Roanoke: Real estate valuation office to make presentation on appeals process
The council learned in a January meeting that Roanoke saw an 8.23% projected total increase in assessed value from July 2024 assessments.
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Agenda Martinsville: Police to give annual report
The 2024 police report shows a continued reduction in crime.
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Agenda Bristol: Skateboards, bikes and scooters could soon be banned from a number of sidewalks
The city council will consider an ordinance banning the devices during its Tuesday night meeting.
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As Martinsville City Council looks to streamline government, some boards could be on the chopping block
Ongoing reorganization efforts will be completed by July 1.
