The proposed FY26 budget includes a 2-cent decrease in the real estate tax rate.
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Roanoke to consider new tax on blighted and derelict properties
State code allows the city to impose a 5% increase on blighted properties and a 10% increase on derelict properties, and the city could take properties that have been vacant for five years.
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Agenda Salem: School board chair to present school division’s proposed budget
The city increased its funding for its schools by about $432,000 in the proposed budget.
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Agenda Salem: City to hold work sessions on proposed budget
The proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year includes a 2-cent decrease in the real estate tax and increased funding for schools.
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Agenda Roanoke: City to hold second community meeting on the proposed budget
The first was held last Thursday, including a presentation outlining the budget and a question and answer period with City Manager Valmarie Turner.
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Agenda Roanoke: Answering questions on proposed Roanoke budget and updates on Williamson Road projects
The agenda for Monday’s meeting lists a 15-minute session to answer questions the city has received regarding the proposed Roanoke budget — one the city has said is challenging.
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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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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 Roanoke: City council and school board to receive briefing from financial adviser on addressing ‘generational capital projects’
Davenport & Company, the city’s independently contracted financial advisor, will brief the council and school board on some strategies and considerations for the coming year.
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Tech Town! Part Two: From immortal cells to ‘our region’s greatest strength’
Community college students learning lab techniques with help from a city contribution.