Sep 8, 2026Board meeting
Roanoke City Council Meeting Minutes
The council convened for a joint session with the School Board to discuss budget reports, capital realities, and the potential 1% sales tax referendum. The agenda included multiple closed meetings regarding legal matters, property acquisitions, and personnel. Legislative actions taken included the authorization of various VDOT funding grants, salary adjustments for family services specialists, and the approval of funding for a drug prosecutor position. Additionally, the council received public commentary regarding local infrastructure and data center developments, and held discussions regarding the RoVA Labs facility project.