The plan, which sets environmental goals for the city, was created through a partnership with George Mason University.
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Agenda Danville: City council to consider a rezoning to allow for retail component to Vandola Crescent housing project
The Vandola Crescent housing project on U.S. 58 is expected to include a retail building to serve nearby existing and future residential development.
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Agenda Washington County: The Virginia Highlands Airport Authority is asking the county to pay half the cost of a supervisor for a hangar project
The project will erect seven box hangars to house aircraft at the Abingdon airport.
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Agenda Lynchburg: Council expected to vote on real estate tax rate
Also on the table is a proposal to raise the hotel tax, which has stirred opposition from the travel industry.
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Agenda Montgomery County: Supervisors will discuss additional funds for public safety
One possible project is a bunkhouse for the Elliston fire department.
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Agenda Pittsylvania County: Supervisors to discuss search for county administrator
The former county administrator resigned over a year ago, and Pittsylvania has been looking for a replacement since then.
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Agenda Henry County: Public to get first look at new active transportation plan
The county defines an active transportation plan as projects that emphasize healthier methods of transportation, such as biking or running. The various projects could be connected to each other, offering alternative transportation routes to parts of the county.
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Agenda Danville: City receives several grants for public safety and law enforcement
Council will vote on accepting three grants from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.
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Agenda Roanoke: City council to consider 3% raises for city employees
Public hearings will cover a tax on blighted and derelict property, as well as an appropriation to the schools for capital projects. The council will also receive a presentation with updates from Envision Williamson Road and updates to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
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Agenda Bristol: City leaders to consider adopting pre-disaster hazard mitigation plan for natural disasters like flooding and snowstorms
The plan is required to meet federal law and to be eligible to apply for some assistance programs or to receive a declaration of a federal major disaster or emergency from FEMA.