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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lynchburg public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Election Candidate
Voters, get to know Nat Marshall, a retired BWXT employee who's jumping into the Lynchburg City Council race for the upcoming November election. It's time to check out where he stands so you know who might be representing you.
Council Pay Controversy
Lynchburg city council members are catching heat after allegations surfaced that they boosted their own pay without holding a proper public vote. It's a messy situation that's got locals questioning just how transparent their leaders really are.
Election
Eli Rybinni, the founder of Lynchburg Peacemakers, is jumping into the race for an at-large City Council seat in the November 3 election. If you follow local politics, it's another shake-up in who's steering the city's future.
Election Endorsements
The Lynchburg Voters League just dropped their official endorsements for the upcoming city council race and constitutional amendments. If you're trying to figure out who to vote for, these new recommendations give you a handy cheat sheet before heading to the polls.
Election Dispute
Local Republicans just threw out the results of their primary vote to pick city council nominees, meaning the race for Lynchburg's local leadership is getting a major shakeup. If you care about who runs our city, this sudden drama is about to shake up the upcoming local elections.
Election Campaign
The Lynchburg City Council race just got a little more crowded. Two fresh faces are jumping into the Republican primary, which is shaking up local politics as election season heats up.
Local Elections
Lynchburg's local elections are heating up with ten Republicans battling for just three City Council nominations. This crowded primary sets the stage for a very competitive local election season.
City Council Election
Three candidates are officially running for Lynchburg City Council with a big focus on keeping taxpayer interests first. It's time to pay attention, because whoever wins will be making key decisions about your local tax dollars and city services.
Civic climate and safety at Council meetings
Susan Stengel told Council she is afraid to attend meetings because of public outbursts and firearms carried by attendees and council members, asking for threatening language to stop.
Election Primary
Lynchburg Republicans decided to use a firehouse primary to pick their city council candidates. This is a big deal because the primary method can completely change who ends up on the ballot and ultimately running the city.
Election Lawsuit
A judge just threw out Lynchburg's lawsuit trying to fix a paused early voting period, leaving local leaders furious and calling the upcoming vote illegal. This means the voting schedule stays paused, messing with how residents plan to cast their ballots.
Elections
Three new candidates just entered the Lynchburg City Council race, making this upcoming local election one to watch. It's time to start paying attention to who's stepping up to run your city government.
Upcoming Election
Lynchburg's city treasurer seat is up for grabs this November because the current treasurer is retiring. Voters will need to decide who takes over managing the city's money.