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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lynchburg public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Cabell Street Women's Recovery Center
Resolution #R-26-098 would set up agreements with Eagles Nest Regeneration, Amherst County, and Campbell County for a women's recovery center on Cabell Street — a regional addiction-recovery effort.
Fire department technical rescue equipment
A $115,000 federal grant would replace worn-out rescue gear — rope harnesses, confined-space radios — and buy a utility terrain vehicle for disaster response. No local match required.
Opioid abatement funding
The committee reviewed a proposed settlement with six remaining defendants in opioid-related litigation, which could bring resolution — and potentially funds — to the city's opioid abatement efforts.
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.
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.
Downtown lighting, trash collection, and sidewalks
A downtown business owner documented dark city parking lots — including near a September shooting scene — denied trash service, and unrepaired sidewalks, asking council to name who's responsible. Council sent the questions to a work session and flagged holding AEP accountable.
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.