Fredericksburg City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, with special meetings called as needed.
Additional Human Remains, Thousands of Artifacts Recovered from Riverfront Park Site
Thousands of historically significant artifacts have been found in the mound that was accidentally excavated on October 8, 2015.
Fredericksburg Dedicates the Doris E. Buffett Pool at Dixon Park
City Council voted unanimously to name the pool in honor of the philanthropist, whose donations have provided free admission for city residents.
Matt Kelly to Host Chatham Bridge Forum
Chatham Bridge is scheduled for replacement.
Mayor, Council Members Take Oath of Office
The ceremony was held in historic Town Hall Market House.
City Council Members Disappointed with Liberty Place Revised Plan
Council members expressed concern about the scale, setting and design of the proposed building.
Voters’ Guide 2016: Fredericksburg General Election
Everything you need to know for Tuesday’s mayoral, city council and school board election.
Video: Fredericksburg Candidate Forum by FredXchange
The seven candidates on the city’s May 3, 2016, general election ballot, at the candidate forum hosted by FredXchange.
FredXchange Hosts Candidate Forum
The candidate forum focused on technology issues.
City Council Candidate Questionnaire: Matt Kelly
Fredericksburg City Councilman Matt Kelly is running unopposed for re-election.
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.
Fredericksburg Accepting Applications for Historic Resources Planner
Applications are being accepted until 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015.
Developer Sues City Council Over Proposed Townhomes
Mike Adams’ company, NNB LLC, is suing City Council.
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 Considers Real Estate Tax Exemption for Diamond Nation Stadium Complex
By Susan Larson
Diamond Nation has requested a permanent real estate tax exemption from the City of Fredericksburg in exchange for a revenue share “in perpetuity” and the city’s investment of up to $26 million to build a baseball stadium and sports complex in Celebrate Virginia South.
The new terms came in a letter to City Council on August 21 from Diamond Nation owner Jack Cust.
City Pledges Additional $2M, Accepts Diamond Nation Offer
By Susan Larson
Plans for a minor league baseball stadium and amateur sports complex in Fredericksburg were revived Tuesday, when City Council unanimously voted to accept Diamond Nation’s most recent offer.
“We’re essentially back to where we were a year ago,” Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw said.
City Manager Bev Cameron announced the offer before the meeting in an email to the press. He outlined the offer in three points:
Councilman Kelly to Recommend City Continue Baseball Negotiations
By Susan Larson
At their September 23 regular session meeting, Fredericksburg City Council will again take-up the issue of building a baseball stadium complex.