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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 staffing
A $62,377 appropriation was proposed to staff drug testing, training and client support for the Lynchburg Adult Recovery Court.
2027 Legislative Agenda
The Council was set to adopt the city's wish list for the 2027 General Assembly session — what Lynchburg will lobby Richmond for.
Erosion and stormwater management fee increases
State-mandated erosion and stormwater fee increases take effect July 1. Misjuns pushed to find ways to offset the cost to developers and homebuyers; Timmer asked whether the revenue could fund faster plan reviews.
Quarterly Fund Reports
Quarterly reports through March 31, 2026 show how key funds — transit, airport, water, sewer, stormwater, juvenile detention, and children's services — are performing financially.
CDBG and HOME program goals for FY 2027
Council approved federal community development goals covering affordable housing, substandard-housing remediation, infrastructure, homelessness, and poverty-reduction efforts that shape how HUD money is spent locally.