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Mayor Greenlaw Announces Bid for Re-Election
The May 3, 2016, election is for mayor and the two at-large council seats.
Matt Kelly Announces Re-Election Run
The May 3, 2016, Fredericksburg election will be for mayor and the two at-large council members.
Speakers Overwhelmingly Support Washington Avenue Mall Tree Plan
Additional public comment is being accepted through February 15, 2016.
Fredericksburg Accepting Applications for Historic Resources Planner
Applications are being accepted until 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015.
Top 10 Local Government Stories of 2015
Ten of the most read 2015 Fredericksburg area government stories.
City Hires Consulting Firm to Assist with Parking Action Plan
Walker will develop a comprehensive action plan to guide near- and long-term parking-related decisions.
Preservation Group Opposes Plans for National Bank Building Property
“We at the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation … feel this project is too large and out of scale for the historic area where it is to be located.”
City Council Approves Financial Settlement with English Construction
The company will pay fines for violations of city regulations and a settlement amount for unauthorized excavation at the Prince Hall Masonic Lodge site.
City Council Overrules ARB’s Approval of Bank Property Townhomes
“I think the message that we’re sending the community is that we do value our heritage,” said Councilor Kerry Devine (At-Large).
City Council Meeting to Begin Process of Hiring New City Manager
City Manager Bev Cameron is retiring on June 30, 2016.
Riverfront Park Plan Downsized from $20M to $5M
City Council voted to limit the cost of the schematic to no more than $150,000 and the total project to no more than $5 million.
City Council Approves Changes to Noise Ordinance
“The added dimension of measurability is a good thing.” Councilman Brad Ellis.
City Council Votes to Require Alcohol Special Use Permits in CT Zones
Council voted not to reduce business hours in CT zones.
City Staff: ‘No Extraordinary Action’ Against Happy Endings Bar
Residents want the place shut down. The city says “creative problem-solving” is the answer.
Noise Ordinance, Littering Fines on City Council Agenda
Fredericksburg City Council September 22, 2015, agenda overview.
Fredericksburg City Council Agenda September 8
Fredericksburg City Council Agenda September 8, 2015.
Op-Ed: Help Protect the Heritage Trail
An editorial by Fredericksburg resident Anne Little, concerning a proposed development in the Mill District and its impact on the city’s Heritage Trail.
Economic Development Master Plan RFP Deadline June 11
Proposals are due no later than 4 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2015.
Council Members Take Oath of Office
By Susan Larson
Four city council members took the oath of office July 1 in a ceremony at Town Hall Market House.
William Withers (Ward 2), Timothy Duffy (Ward 3), Charlie Frye, Jr. (Ward 4) are new members of council, elected in the May 6 city election. Brad Ellis (Ward 1) won another term.
Congressman Rob Wittman presented keynote remarks before the Honorable Gordon F. Willis, presiding judge for the City of Fredericksburg Circuit Court, presented the oath of office to the newly elected council members.
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