The Council received updates on initiatives funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. Key discussion topics included the status of nonprofit support allocations and the progress of regional broadband infrastructure projects, including the Southside Network Authority ring and the Rural Broadband Initiative. Additionally, the Council reviewed public works and utility projects, specifically focusing on storm water improvements, street resurfacing, and water system upgrades, including a major sanitary sewer and storm water project.
Jan 21, 2026·
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Suffolk City Council Work Session And Regular Session
The sessions included a Work Session focusing on an overview of active roadway projects and improvements, and proposed appointments. The Regular Session involved multiple public hearings regarding the devolution agreement with the Virginia Department of Transportation, establishing conditional use permits for live entertainment and a solar energy facility, and rezoning requests for property on Manning Road. Other significant ordinances addressed rezoning a property off Sweetwood Drive and amending the City Council's Rules of Procedure. Further discussions covered an update on the Workforce Development Center, scheduling future meetings, and directing staff to review the City's step plan for comparison with other Hampton Roads cities.
