{
 "city": "Hopewell",
 "state": "Virginia",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/hopewellva.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-07",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Economic Development Authority",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-331",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "Planning Commission/Wetlands Board",
   "headline": "Rezoning of church property to individual landmark district",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: a rezoning request for Union Baptist Church and a conditional use permit for a bed-and-breakfast. The agenda also includes approval of the June 4 meeting minutes and citizen comments. No new business or wetlands board items are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07022026-329",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $18.63M increase to school operating budget",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings on amendments to the Hopewell Public Schools operating budget, increasing it by $18.63 million to a total of $100.89 million, and on a real estate lease amendment for the Ice House at the city marina. Other regular business includes a conditional use permit for a used car dealership at 3805 Oaklawn Blvd. and an update on Virginia American Water Company's rate increase case. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering a CDBG action plan, traffic calming device ordinance, and council rules updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-330",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to adopt FY2026-2027 budget, consider used car dealership permit",
   "summary": "The City Council will vote on the FY2026-2027 budget and hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a used auto dealership at 3805 Oaklawn Blvd., the CDBG 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan, and an ordinance amending traffic calming regulations. Other items include school board appointments, budget amendments, and a SAFER grant application for fire and emergency response staffing. The meeting begins with a closed session to discuss real property, contracts, and legal matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-328",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Planning Commission/Wetlands Board",
   "headline": "Public hearing on second freestanding sign for church at 3302 Oaklawn Blvd",
   "summary": "The Hopewell Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Well of Hope Church of the Nazarene to install a second freestanding sign on property at 3302 Oaklawn Blvd. The commission will also consider approving the May 7, 2026 meeting minutes. No other business is scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-326",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Architectural Review Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-332",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06032026-332",
   "source": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Economic Development Authority",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-327",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to adopt FY 2026-2027 budget, hear schools budget, vote on permit resolution",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, hear the City of Hopewell Schools budget, and vote on a resolution regarding AdvanSix's draft DEQ permit. Other business includes a public hearing on a right-of-way vacation request from PMT Investors LLC and a resolution to fund an operational audit for the Hopewell Redevelopment and Housing Authority.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-325",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council and School Board hold joint budget work session",
   "summary": "The Hopewell City Council and School Board are meeting jointly to discuss the FY26-27 budget. The primary agenda item is a work session on the Hopewell City Public Schools budget.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-324",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Public hearing on proposed FY2025-2026 city budget",
   "summary": "The Hopewell City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, along with hearings on a conditional use permit for a duplex on Dublin St. and Community Development Block Grant funding priorities. A resolution to unrestrict Economic Development Authority funds is also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-322",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council, School Board hold joint budget work session",
   "summary": "The Hopewell City Council and School Board will hold a joint work session to discuss the FY26-27 budget, focusing on the Hopewell City Public Schools budget. No specific proposals or votes are listed; the meeting is a discussion session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-323",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Planning Commission/Wetlands Board",
   "headline": "Public hearing on conditional use permit for a used auto dealership at 3805 Oaklawn Blvd.",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission and Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 2026-0255. The application, submitted by Yousef Abualia, seeks permission to operate a used automobile dealership on Parcel #025-0225 (3805 Oaklawn Blvd.) within the B-4 Corridor Development District. No other new business or wetlands matters are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072026-321",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Architectural Review Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-333",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05062026-333",
   "source": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Proposed tax rates for 2027 among items on Hopewell City Council agenda",
   "summary": "The Hopewell City Council will hold public hearings on proposed tax rates for 2027, a non-exclusive cable franchise for Verizon of Virginia, and a public-private educational facilities ordinance. The council will also consider budget amendments for water renewal pump station and plant repairs. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real property, contracts, and personnel matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-320",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282026-320",
   "source": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider ordinance authorizing new general obligation bonds",
   "summary": "The Hopewell City Council will hold a closed session to discuss real‑estate contracts, personnel matters, and a health‑insurance renewal. In the open session the council will adopt a consent agenda, hear public comments, and hold public hearings on two conditional use permits, a development‑standard modification, an ordinance to issue general obligation bonds, and a supplemental appropriation for the school board.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-319",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04142026-319",
   "source": "https://www.hopewellva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}