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May 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City Council of Covington Called Work Session
The Council held a work session to review and discuss the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. The session involved examining revenue and expenditure details for the General Fund, as well as Special Revenue and Enterprise Funds. Discussions included school funding requests and budget-related inquiries with the City Manager and Finance Director. No formal budget adoption occurred, and it was determined that no additional work sessions were required.
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The Council received a presentation from Olde Town Covington, Inc. regarding their recent accreditation by Virginia Main Street and Main Street America, and discussed a $2,000 grant for park improvements. The City Manager presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, detailing general fund revenues, expenditures, project needs, and utility fund adjustments. Council approved several resolutions, including appropriations for cemetery funds, Youth Day events, Department of Social Services funding, opioid settlement payments, and school bonus funds. The appointment of a Vice Mayor was tabled until a later meeting. The City Manager provided updates on infrastructure projects, grant status, police department initiatives, and spring cleanup results. Additionally, Council discussed capital projects for public schools and strategies for addressing blighted and vacant properties, including future exploration of registration requirements and redevelopment opportunities.
Apr 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City Of Covington Council Called Public Meeting
The council held a public meeting to consider applicants for the vacant Interim District 2 Council seat to fill an unexpired term. The session included a voting procedure explanation and a roll call vote for candidates Michael Green, Milton Helton, and Gene Mundy. As no candidate secured the required majority vote, the council did not make an appointment, and the process was referred to the Alleghany County Circuit Court in accordance with the Code of Virginia.
Apr 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Council For The City Of Covington Regular Meeting Minutes
The Council discussed a utility rates assessment presented by Raftelis, which evaluated the city's financial needs for water and sewer systems, highlighting the necessity for revenue to cover operating expenses and capital improvements. Proposals for rate increases were reviewed in the context of the upcoming budget process. The Council also approved three resolutions: participating in the Opioid Settlement, setting the personal property tax relief allocation percentage for 2026, and confirming local funding for a transportation project agreement with the Virginia Department of Transportation. The City Manager provided reports on upcoming recreational events, tourism activities, infrastructure improvements, and national telecommunications week recognition.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
