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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Cardinal News wins FOIA battle for Flock footage in Roanoke Circuit Court
The court ruled a citizen requesting information about their own vehicle is within the bounds of FOIA and not subject to any existing exemptions by police.
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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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Agenda Roanoke: City council to consider Homes for America rezoning request, accept $20,000 donation for greenway murals
The Homes for America request was unanimously approved by the planning commission. Pathfinders for Greenways donated $20,000 to support creating greenway murals in Roanoke.
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Tech Town! Introduction
Roanoke leaders’ moves over the past quarter century provided space and other resources for the city’s biotechnology sector.
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Agenda Roanoke: Planning commission gets tweaked request from Homes for America, residents can weigh in on greenway routes
Homes for America submitted an amended application to rezone property in hopes of building 155 affordable housing units. Roanoke County is seeking community feedback on potential East Roanoke River greenway expansions.
