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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lynchburg public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Adult Recovery Court drug testing funding
A state grant would pay for enhanced drug testing in the Lynchburg Adult Recovery Court, helping the program meet best-practice standards. It costs the city nothing since it's fully grant-funded.
Traffic and DUI enforcement grants
Two DMV Highway Safety grants would fund overtime for traffic and DUI enforcement. The city covers about $23,000 in matching costs from its existing police budget.
CPS and foster care accountability
A parent recounted her 2009-2014 custody case, alleging unlicensed workers and uninvestigated abuse reports, and urged accountability for CPS and foster care workers.
Ward II Police Precinct and Dearington Methane
Longtime advocate Robert Flood again pressed for a Ward II police precinct and a new community meeting on the methane gas under Dearington — last discussed, he says, back in 2014.
Deputy Fire Chief on administrative leave and closed session dispute
A citizen speaker and a 5-2 Council vote put a spotlight on Deputy Fire Chief of Operations Marques Bush being placed on administrative leave. A closed-session update was added to the April 28 agenda after legal tweaks, with Reed and Faraldi arguing it was unnecessary.
287(g) Immigration Enforcement Participation
Gary Taylor warned Council that local participation in the 287(g) immigration enforcement program could make residents afraid of police, with potentially deadly consequences for public safety.