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Grant funding to target utilities improvements, including PSA and workforce housing efforts

Grant funding to target utilities improvements, including PSA and workforce housing efforts

Economic and Community Development Director Lydeana Martin explained that the grant funds will be used to make improvements to utilities in order to make workforce housing development possible.

Chairman responds to backlash for comments made about women in power: ‘This has been a big learning experience for me’

Chairman responds to backlash for comments made about women in power: ‘This has been a big learning experience for me’

On social media, Turman’s comments were called sexist and misogynistic. One community member said Turman “should be removed from office immediately.” Other community members, including former Delegate Marie March, voiced their support of Turman.

Town votes to participate in grant for new PSA well

Town votes to participate in grant for new PSA well

The grant application was adjusted to $690,000 and the 20% match from the Town would be $140,000 for one water well to be drilled.

PUBLIC HEARING: Floyd County Six-Year Road Plan

PUBLIC HEARING: Floyd County Six-Year Road Plan

Copies of the proposed Plan and Budget may be reviewed at the Floyd County Government Building and at the Christiansburg Residency of the Virginia Department of Transportation, located at 105 Cambria St., Christiansburg.

Floyd County reaffirmed as 2A Sanctuary by Board of Supervisors, Sheriff

Floyd County reaffirmed as 2A Sanctuary by Board of Supervisors, Sheriff

The Board of Supervisors' 2A Sanctuary resolution, originally approved in December 2019, was reaffirmed during the Board's regular meeting on Feb. 24.

Town Council approves resolution for special election

Town Council approves resolution for special election

“The code is that the Town is required to petition the court for a writ of election and this is saying that you pass a resolution tonight,” Town Attorney Murrell explained at the meeting. “The writ of election is what the judge signs off on to say that a special election can be held...'

Floyd leaders reorganize for new year

Floyd leaders reorganize for new year

Regular meeting schedules and roles were set during the reorganizational meetings of the Floyd County Board of Supervisors, Floyd Town Council, and Floyd County Public School Board throughout the past two weeks.