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 "city": "Radford",
 "state": "Virginia",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/radfordva.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": "Electoral Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-841",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "Economic Development Authority",
   "headline": "EDA Board to hold closed sessions on property acquisition and investments",
   "summary": "The Radford Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting including officer elections, approval of prior meeting minutes, and consideration of invoices. The board will enter two closed sessions to discuss real property acquisition or disposition and investment of public funds, citing Virginia code exemptions to protect bargaining positions and financial interests.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07022026-842",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Electoral Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-839",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-839",
   "source": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-840",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on Fire/EMS fee, ROW vacation at W. Main & Rock Rd",
   "summary": "The Radford City Council will hold a public hearing on vacating right-of-way at W. Main & Rock Rd for GAD Management, Inc. New business includes a proposed Ordinance 1833 establishing a Fire/EMS Recovery Fee, a resolution updating recreation fees, and the FY 25-26 School Board budget amendment. The Council will also consider appropriations including $225,000 from a Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant for Glencoe and $47,550 for fire fighting equipment. Unfinished business includes Ordinance 1821.2 to terminate a temporary stipend.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-838",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Economic Development Authority",
   "headline": "EDA to discuss real property and investment in closed session",
   "summary": "The Radford Economic Development Authority meets in closed session to discuss acquiring or disposing of public real property and investing public funds. No votes or decisions are scheduled in open session. The next regular meeting is July 2, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-837",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Economic Development Authority",
   "headline": "EDA to hold closed sessions on real property, public funds",
   "summary": "The Radford Economic Development Authority will meet May 21, 2026. The agenda includes two closed sessions: one to discuss investment of public funds where bargaining is involved, and another to discuss acquisition or disposition of real property. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, and director and board comments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-836",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss zoning ordinance update",
   "summary": "The Radford Planning Commission will hold a work session on updates to the zoning ordinance, presented by Aphi Fancon of the New River Valley Regional Commission. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a citizen comment period. No formal votes on the zoning update are expected at this work session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-834",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Electoral Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-832",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-832",
   "source": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve CDBG Annual Action Plan, schedule W. Main & Rock Rd hearing",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider approving the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2026 Action Plan and schedule a public hearing for a right-of-way project on West Main Street and Rock Road. Several appropriation ordinances are on the agenda: $5,000 for a Best Friends Animal Society grant, $3,140 for a JAG-LOLA grant, and $7,000 for the Juvenile Community Crime Control Program. The meeting also includes proclamations for National Police Week, EMS Week, Public Works Week, Mental Health Month, Pride Month, and Military Appreciation Month. An executive session is planned to discuss the Armory Building acquisition, a REDI Agreement, and revenue sharing litigation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-833",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-833",
   "source": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Economic Development Authority",
   "headline": "Board will discuss investment of public funds in closed session",
   "summary": "The Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve the minutes from April 2, 2026 and April 23, 2026. The agenda includes a closed‑session discussion on the investment of public funds where competition or bargaining is involved, as required by 2.2‑3711(A)(6). The meeting also provides time for director and board comments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072026-831",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05072026-831",
   "source": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council considers proposed FY 2027 budget",
   "summary": "The council is reviewing the proposed FY 2027 budget, including revenue projections from property taxes, sales taxes, and other local sources. The report compares actual, original, and revised budgets for the general fund.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-830",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282026-830",
   "source": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider ordinance for elderly/disabled tax relief",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance #1831, which would establish an Elderly/Disabled Tax Relief Program. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from two prior special meetings and an opportunity for citizen comments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-829",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04272026-829",
   "source": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "Economic Development Authority",
   "headline": "EDA to hold closed session on real property acquisition or disposition",
   "summary": "The Radford Economic Development Authority will hold a closed session to discuss the acquisition or disposition of real property, where open discussion would affect bargaining or negotiating strategy. The meeting also includes director and board comments. No specific property or dollar amounts are mentioned in the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04232026-828",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04232026-828",
   "source": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Electoral Board",
   "headline": "Electoral Board will canvass April 21, 2026 Special Election results",
   "summary": "The Radford City Electoral Board will meet to review the vote totals from the April 21, 2026 special election. After the canvass, the board will consider any provisional ballots submitted for that election. Both items are scheduled at the Radford City Courthouse.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-824",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-824",
   "source": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider raising real property tax rate to $0.87 and adopt FY2027 budget",
   "summary": "At a special meeting, the Radford City Council will hold a closed session to discuss legal matters related to the Pulaski County PSA, then conduct public hearings and vote on the FY2027 budget, tax rates, and fees. Key actions include a proposed increase in the real property tax rate from $0.82 to $0.87 per $100 of assessed value and adoption of three ordinances setting the budget, tax rates, and fee schedule. The agenda also includes an appropriation of $1,002,593.55 for FY2024 encumbrances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-827",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-827",
   "source": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss Zoning Ordinance Update",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a work session on the Zoning Ordinance Update, presented by Aphi Fancon of the New River Valley Regional Commission. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from January 21, 2026, and citizen comments on public matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-826",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to discuss budget work session, opioid abatement resolution, and park renaming",
   "summary": "The Radford City Council will hold a special work session on the budget at 6:00 p.m., followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. The regular meeting includes presentations, proclamations, and several new business items: agreements under the REDI program, annual reports and MOUs with the Heritage Foundation and Chamber of Commerce, a MOU with the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, resolutions regarding the New River Resource Authority (Patrick County) and opioid abatement, and the renaming of Riverview Park to honor Bud Jeffries. The council will also approve minutes from previous meetings and hear citizen comments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-825",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-825",
   "source": "https://www.radfordva.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}