Mayor· 2023-2026
Larry Taylor
Lynchburg
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 1
- Total speaking time
- 4:37
- Avg per meeting
- 4:37
- Segments
- 113
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Top issues during term (20)
Flock cameras and gunshot-detection microphones
Early contract termination costs versus refunds were discussed but not quantified.
election
This election campaign has no immediate direct impact on your taxes or city spending, though future policy priorities could shift depending on who wins.
Calls for a forensic audit of city government
A forensic review would carry costs not specified in the materials provided.
FY 2026/FY 2027 budget adjustments
Budget totals roughly $620.7 million across all funds; fee bans save households about $120 a year plus vehicle registration costs, while water/stormwater bills stay flat for now.
Centra Health Hangar 24 Lease at Lynchburg Regional Airport
Lease revenues and airport service levels were at stake; specific figures weren't in the materials provided.
Edgewood Avenue rezoning continuance
It could help cool down skyrocketing rents by finally adding some much-needed housing supply to the market.
Downtown loitering and enforcement
About $24,718 in mandatory overtime so far, plus possible future budget investment in police pay and recruiting.
Lynchburg City School Board appointments, Districts 1 and 2
While these appointments don't immediately cost cash, their future budget votes will directly impact where your tax dollars go in the school district.
Right-of-Way Acquisition Process for Transportation Projects
Right-of-way costs are estimated into project budgets early, with ROW valued at 100%, permanent easements at 80-90%, and temporary easements at 20-25% of property value.
Opioid abatement funding
No general-fund cost; the match is covered by opioid settlement funds.
Downtown lighting, trash collection, and sidewalks
Taxpayers are reportedly paying rental fees for temporary light towers while permanent lights remain out.
CPS and foster care accountability
Performance evaluations of appointed officials
None direct, though evaluations touch contract administration for top salaried officials.
GLTC Bus Funding and Reserves
Could mean higher recurring city transit spending in future budgets; amount not specified.
Absentee landlords and rental housing conditions
Strengthened inspections would require additional city funding; the current property toolkit is described as underfunded.
Elected school board authority request
Your local tax dollars and overall school funding are on the line, which could mean shifts in classroom resources or city spending.
Traffic congestion at the Ardmore Drive park gateway
Rezoning of Ardmore Drive lots for commercial use
This project should bring in a nice bump in local tax revenue and create construction and retail jobs.
Reduction of Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Program cost dropped from about $107,000 for three events in FY 2025 to $60,000 for one event in FY 2026.
American Airlines Lease
Decisions during term (117)
Recorded while Taylor was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda (meeting minutes of June 23, July 14, and August 25, 2026)
Rezoning of 5612 & 5616 Edgewood Avenue
Ordinance — FY 2026 Fourth Quarter budget adjustments
Ordinance — FY 2027 First Quarter budget adjustments
Resolution R-26-094 — Recovery Court staffing appropriation
Resolution R-26-095 — 501-221 Split Pair limited access changes
2027 Legislative Agenda — marijuana retail zoning authority
2027 Legislative Agenda — ALPR/rights-of-way and fire programs modernization
2027 Legislative Agenda — vape, tobacco and hemp retail enforcement
2027 Legislative Agenda — elected school board authority
2027 Legislative Agenda — owner-occupied residential tax incentive
2027 Legislative Agenda — school funding formula amendment
2027 Legislative Agenda — K-12 reading readiness program
2027 Legislative Agenda — package as a whole
Consideration of approving the minutes of the June 23, 2026, City Council meeting.
Consideration of approving the minutes of the July 14, 2026, City Council meeting.
Consideration of approving the minutes of the August 25, 2026, City Council meeting.
Consent Agenda (Items III.2–III.7)
Ordinance #O-26-086 — Cancer Awareness Garden Franchise
Resolution #R-26-087 — CDBG/HOME CAPER Submittal
Voting record (101)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
2027 Legislative Agenda — elected school board authority
2027 Legislative Agenda — owner-occupied residential tax incentive
2027 Legislative Agenda — school funding formula amendment
2027 Legislative Agenda — K-12 reading readiness program
Consent Agenda (Items III.2–III.7)
Ordinance #O-26-086 — Cancer Awareness Garden Franchise
Resolution #R-26-087 — CDBG/HOME CAPER Submittal
Ordinance #O-26-088 — C-PACE Ordinance Update
Resolution #R-26-089 — FAA Navigational Aids Agreement
Resolution #R-26-090 — Opioid Abatement Reentry Program
Resolution #R-26-091 — Civil Action Settlement Authority
adopt Resolution #R-26-077
Adoption of Resolution #R-26-077 (Flock camera pause and license revocation)
amend the agenda to add discussion of three Council-led resolutions regarding Flock Safety Technology
approved the minutes as presented
approved the minutes as presented
approved the minutes as presented
approved the minutes as presented
approved the minutes as presented
approved the minutes as presented
adopt Resolution #R-26-076
table the closed session indefinitely
Consent Agenda: Approval of six sets of meeting minutes (April 14 – June 9, 2026)
Agenda amendment adding Flock resolutions discussion
Resolution #R-26-076 — Liberty University fiber optic license agreement
Closed session — performance evaluations of Clerk of Council, City Attorney, and City Manager
Motion to amend Ordinance #O-26-070 to require NFPA 1750 assessment
School Board appointment — District I (Jack Schewel)
Mr. Schewel had researched educational improvement efforts in Mississippi.
School Board appointment — District II (reappointment of Letitia Lowery)
School Board appointment — District III (Tiersha Royal)
Acceptance of Appalachian Power Company bid for easement at 3525 John Capron Road
Consent Agenda — approval of March 10, 2026 meeting minutes
Resolution #R-26-056 and Ordinance #O-26-057 — Future Land Use Map amendment and rezoning at 1410 University Boulevard
Resolution #R-26-058 — authorization of 2026 Bond Anticipation Note with Truist
Resolution #R-26-059 — $350,000 budget amendment for BAN issuance costs
Ordinance #O-26-060 — Appalachian Power easement at 3525 John Capron Road
School Board appointments public hearing and interview selections
Ordinance #O-26-061 — Water and Stormwater rate increases
Loitering enforcement — staff presentation request
Ratification of Ordinance #O-26-045 — FY 2027 Discretionary External Service Providers Budget
Ordinance #O-26-046b — FY 2027 Water and Stormwater Fund operating budgets
Ordinance #O-26-062 — sale and disposal of 805 Court Street
Ordinance #O-26-063 — real estate tax relief for elderly and disabled persons
Resolution #R-26-064 — settlement of claim exceeding $55,000
Resolution #R-26-065 — Responsible Fatherhood Month
He spoke in support of fatherhood and the positive role of fathers and father figures.
Motion to reconsider Resolution #R-26-055 (Liberty University enrollment projections)
He intended to vote to deny the resolution at the prior meeting but mistakenly voted for the substitute motion.