Cash Clash: Lynchburg City Council members argue over their own salary increase
Lynchburg City Council members clash over a proposed 40% salary increase, sparking heated debate and opposition from key figures.
Lynchburg City Council censures two councilmen after they violated attorney-client privilege
Tensions ran high at Lynchburg City Council's Special Meeting on Tuesday as they voted to censure two members.
Lynchburg City School Board votes to build new Sandusky Elementary; striking decision from nearly a year ago
Two Lynchburg elementary schools are off of the chopping block for closure, at least at the moment
Lynchburg City Council special meeting ends in chaos after no quorum to discuss election concerns
The special meeting revolves around addressing concerns from various council members over the recent primary election.
Lynchburgโs local Republican party censures Vice-Mayor Chris Faraldi
Members of Lynchburgโs City Republican Committee are censuring Vice Mayor Chris Faraldi for actions they say failed to meet their expectations of conduct.
Lynchburg Vice Mayor Chris Faraldi files petition to allow voters to directly elect school board
Lynchburgโs Vice Mayor is filing a petition to allow voters and parents directly elect their school board members.
Lynchburg City Council appoints 3 school board members in closed session
Lynchburg City Council determined appointments for three-year terms of office to each school district in a closed session on Tuesday evening.
Lynchburg city council, schools leaders have heated exchange over budget proposal
LYNCHBURG, Va. โ There was a heated exchange between Lynchburg City Council members and school leaders over the LCS budget. Councilmember Chris Faraldi questioned school board chairman Dr. James Coleman during the March 30 work session over what he called compensation. The more than $100 million operating budget would give board members the opportunity to receive health coverage and a $2,400 stipend. โThe Virginia code gives local school boards the opportunity to do what our local board did,โ said Dr. Coleman as part of his response. The budget also includes LCS asking the city for nearly $40 million, which school leaders say is the same request as last year.
Lynchburg leaders want public feedback on proposed real estate tax increase
LYNCHBURG, Va. โ Real estate tax prices could go up, but before that happens, the city council wants you to weigh in. Leaders say the majority of people in the Hill City saw a rise in real estate assessment. While the current rate is $1.11, the city council would need to lower it to $1.03, otherwise, taxes could go up. โDo we really want to be taking more tax dollars from the community? That meeting is on Tuesday, March 30th at 7 p.m. at Lynchburg City Hall.
Lynchburg City Council questioned whether to limit capacity during latest meeting
LYNCHBURG, Va. โ Lynchburg City Council members will not be limiting capacity during meetings at this time. Vice Mayor Beau Wright made a motion Tuesday night, asking council if they should consider limiting the number of people, hours before the public was allowed into the open meeting. It was voted down 5-2. Wright says he brought up the issue because Bedford officials had just received a notice for violating Governor Ralph Northamโs executive order. Councilman Chris Faraldi, who voted against it, said limiting the number would infringe on the communityโs rights.