Public safety in Virginia local government
What Virginia city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about public safety — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,396 Virginia meetings since 2024 covered public safety. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Virginia with the most public safety activity
- Scottsville, VA (99)
- Richmond, VA (64)
- Charlottesville, VA (43)
- Suffolk, VA (42)
- Lynchburg, VA (38)
- Madison, VA (38)
- Augusta County, VA (28)
- Salem, VA (28)
- Stafford County, VA (27)
- Alexandria, VA (26)
- Shenandoah County, VA (26)
- Harrisonburg, VA (25)
Latest matching meetings
Committee meeting will cover only procedural items with no substantive agenda.
This Public Safety Standing Committee session will follow standard administrative steps, including a call to order, public comment period, and minutes approval. No presentations, papers for consideration, board vacancies, or discussion items are scheduled. The meeting will focus entirely on procedural housekeeping.
The committee will hold a routine meeting focused on public comments and minutes approval.
This Public Safety Standing Committee agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate. The body will call the session to order, approve previous minutes, and open a public comment period. No substantive policy discussions, budget items, or staff reports are scheduled for this meeting.
The committee holds a routine meeting with no substantive agenda items.
This Public Safety Standing Committee session consists entirely of procedural boilerplate with no substantive business scheduled. Standard steps like call to order and public comment are listed, but all discussion and paper categories show none. The body will not review any new policies, contracts, or zoning changes…
Board to vote on Publix incentive amendments, sheriff's vehicle purchase, and more
The Caroline County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including minutes, warrants, a fire prevention week resolution, supplemental appropriations, a sheriff's vehicle purchase over $75,000, and amendments to an economic development incentive agreement…
Council to consider zoning tax delinquency rule and multiple budget amendments
The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a regular meeting with several advertised public hearings and first readings of ordinances. Key items include a zoning amendment requiring delinquent taxes be paid before permit approval, multiple budget amendments for various funds, and changes to fire, emergency services…
Council to hold public hearings on 2 special use permits, zoning changes, and $22.1M appropriation
The Harrisonburg City Council will hold public hearings on several land-use requests, including special use permits for properties on Monticello Avenue and West Wolfe/West Market Streets, a Comprehensive Plan amendment for the Northeast Neighborhood Small Area Plan, a zoning ordinance amendment to define 'poultry…
Council to vote on street vacations, fee changes, and appointments
The Alexandria City Council is holding a legislative meeting with a closed session, proclamations, oral reports, and a large action docket. Key items include first readings of ordinances to vacate public rights-of-way on Kent Place, amend bad check fees, and adjust personal property tax due dates for furloughed…
Council to consider comprehensive plan and arts and culture master plan
The Martinsville City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 'Martinsville Momentum' Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes discussions on an arts and culture master plan, emergency operations, and a special election for the Sheriff position.
Committee to weigh affordable housing advisory committee and emergency plan
The Organizational Development Standing Committee will consider two items: establishing an Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Committee to advise the Council and Mayor on an affordable housing program, and adopting the City's Emergency Operations Plan. The committee will also hear reports from city administration and…
City Council to vote on $3.6M in grants, leases, and budget changes
The Charlottesville City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 8, 2026, at City Hall. The agenda includes second readings of resolutions to appropriate funds for grants, budget amendments, and ordinances, as well as public hearings on CDBG-funded projects and a proposed police oversight board amendment.
Council to vote on pausing Flock camera program
The Lynchburg City Council is considering a resolution to temporarily pause the city's 15 fixed Flock cameras, express support for the Lynchburg Police Department, and provide notice and license revocation per the contract with Flock Group, Inc. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.
Board to consider zoning amendments restricting data centers to Technology Overlay District
The Goochland County Board of Supervisors will consider two resolutions initiating zoning ordinance amendments: one to clarify that data centers are not permitted outside the Technology Overlay District, and another to update the Technology Overlay District and Comprehensive Plan. The board will also hold public…
Board considers $18,640.37 for courthouse phone pouches and new industrial zoning
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on an agricultural district withdrawal and a rezoning request in Mount Sidney. The board will also vote on a $17,000 contract extension for the new courthouse, a $18,640.37 purchase for cell phone pouches, and a funding request for the Walkers Creek…
Board to vote on $1.3M sheriff tech upgrade and five agricultural district renewals
The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will consider budget reappropriations, including $1.3 million in federal asset forfeiture funds for Sheriff Carter's proposed technology upgrades. The board will also vote to renew five Agricultural and Forestal Districts and reappoint three members to the Parks and…
Board to weigh sheriff deputy salaries, Verizon copper landline phase-out
The Madison County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on one-time bonuses and discuss sheriff deputy salaries, Verizon's phase-out of copper landlines, fireworks permits, and large-scale event permits for Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges' Apple Harvest Festival. The board will also consider consent agenda…
Board to hold public hearing on FY 2026-27 budget amendment
The Henry County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a proposed FY 2026-2027 budget amendment to incorporate additional state funding, including a 3.5% salary increase for county employees. The board will also consider a proposed zoning ordinance for data centers, award contracts for custodial services…
Board to vote on consent agenda incl. $ for police vehicles, water plant design
The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meeting, including a consent agenda vote on multiple contracts and purchases, a public hearing, and reports on transportation, data centers, and a proposed interim supervisor appointment. The board will also consider a resolution adopting a…
Board to consider zoning amendments for farm wineries, breweries, distilleries
The Greene County Board of Supervisors will hold a workshop to discuss amendments to Articles 22 and 16 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding farm wineries, farm breweries, limited distilleries, and events at agricultural operations. The board will also receive updates on a county-wide flood resilience plan, a VDOT…
Richmond Public Safety Committee holds a procedural meeting with no agenda items.
This Richmond Public Safety Standing Committee meeting contains only procedural boilerplate. The body will call the meeting to order, approve previous minutes, and open a public comment period. No presentations, papers, or discussion items are scheduled for review.
Board to discuss courthouse contract extension, tax relief rate, and rezonings
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will discuss several items, including a contract extension for the new courthouse, a resolution setting the personal property tax relief rate, and a sidewalk funding application. They will also consider a sewer easement for a new tire facility, cell phone pouches for the…
Council to review police, treasurer reports and $80K in contracts
The Smithfield Town Council is holding a work session to receive operational updates from the Police Department and Treasurer, including July activity and financial reports. They will also consider authorizing two invoices over $20,000 and discuss an archaeological investigation of town-owned property, plus further…
Public Safety Committee to review radio project, fire ordinance, body cameras
The Hanover County Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive updates from the Sheriff's Office, Fire-EMS, Emergency Communications, Commonwealth Attorney, and Animal Protection. They will also discuss the Emergency Communications Regional Radio Project, a Fire/EMS Ordinance update, and an Animal Protection Body…
Board to consider rezoning, cell tower permit, and multiple contract awards
The Dinwiddie County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a rezoning request and a conditional use permit for a wireless tower, and will consider several contract awards for emergency services and equipment. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with claims and an MOU, reports…
Council to vote on land sale for SINA sports complex
The Colonial Heights City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a second-reading ordinance to sell about 38 acres on E. Temple Lake Drive to SINA Sports Complex Colonial Heights, LLC for a sports complex, including an easement for signage. The council will also consider several budget amendments, a public…
Broadband Authority to review project updates and discuss Flock cameras
The Campbell County Broadband Authority will meet to approve minutes, receive project updates from Riverstreet and Firefly, and hear from utility partners. Immediately after, the Board of Supervisors will convene to discuss Flock cameras with the Sheriff's Office.
Broadband projects and Flock cameras on Campbell County agenda
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will first meet as the Broadband Authority to review project updates from Riverstreet and Firefly, along with updates from utility partners. Following that, the Board will reconvene to discuss Flock cameras with the Sheriff's Office. The agenda is mostly discussion and updates…
Council to discuss South Street two-way conversion and transfer station franchise
The Bedford Town Council will hold a work session to discuss the Bedford Middle School project, Municipal Building HVAC repairs, changing South Street to two-way traffic between Main and Washington, and the transfer station franchise. The regular meeting will include a public hearing and consent agenda item to close…
Transportation Safety Commission to review traffic safety updates and sidewalk hazard
The Martinsville Transportation Safety Commission is meeting to approve June minutes and receive updates on old business, including traffic signs, stop sign lights, and a sidewalk hazard. They will also hear staff reports from the police and public works departments. The agenda is largely routine updates with no major…
York County Board to consider new admissions tax and Marquis Crossing rezoning
The York County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a proposed admissions tax and a rezoning for Marquis Crossing. The board will also consider several 'no wake' zone changes and various resolutions and contracts. The agenda includes service recognitions and presentations from…
Board to discuss temporary residential use of recreational vehicles
The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors is holding a work session to discuss internal matters, including a presentation from the Fire & Rescue Association and a discussion on the temporary residential use of recreational vehicles. The board will also enter closed sessions for legal, personnel, and economic…
Amherst supervisors to hold public hearings on vape shops, data centers, and two special exceptions
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two special exception requests (Harris and Harper) and two ordinances: one regulating vape shops and medical cannabis, and another on data centers. The board will also consider adopting the FY27 Fair and CSA budget, a memorandum of agreement with…
Authority to consider $10,000 memorial plaque for late Navy sailor
The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority is holding a special called meeting to consider a resolution authorizing up to $10,000 for a reception honoring the late Timothy Saunders, a Navy sailor killed in service, and to install a memorial plaque near the entrance of the Accelerated Training in…
Council to consider $3M pledge to Salvation Army, Castalia Street closure
The Charlottesville City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a $3 million pledge to the Salvation Army for the Center of Hope Capital Campaign and an ordinance to partially close Castalia Street. The consent agenda includes funding for the regional jail, human services programs, and…
City Council to vote on FY27 budget amendment for 300th anniversary celebration
The Fredericksburg City Council will meet on August 14, 2026, to consider several resolutions, including a second reading of a FY27 budget amendment to support the city's 300th anniversary celebration. The meeting will also feature a public hearing on a lease for office space and parking at 608 Jackson Street for the…
School Board to review safety audit, calendar changes, and personnel actions
The Arlington School Board will hold a closed meeting on personnel and a grievance, followed by an open meeting. The board will vote on consent items including personnel actions, advisory council appointments, and the Emergency Preparedness Management Plan. They will also receive updates on a safety and security…
Police oversight board to vote on complaint case review framework
The Police Civilian Oversight Board will vote on adopting a case review framework for complaint investigations, discuss a community survey for engagement, and consider initial questions on School Resource Officers. The board will also vote on a purpose statement for a proposed ordinance revision and a position…
Council to vote on comprehensive plan amendment and stormwater fee changes
The Farmville Town Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting a resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan and an ordinance to update erosion and stormwater management enforcement and fees to comply with state changes. The agenda also includes introducing new police officers, approving minutes, and a…
Board to discuss $1.5M in Q4 budget re-appropriations, including $442K for Fire & Rescue
The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will discuss fourth-quarter re-appropriations for the FY 2026 budget, including transfers for the Sheriff's Office, Fire & Rescue, Parks & Rec, and other departments. The board will also consider appropriating federal asset forfeiture funds and funds for the Commonwealth's…
CERT meeting covers training, events, and room change
The Rockbridge County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approving July minutes, discussing old business like the Alleghany County CERT update and participation in the Beer & Wine Festival, and planning for upcoming community events and training. A…
Board to consider Publix incentive deal and school budget appropriation
The Caroline County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including minutes, warrants, an ambulance purchase over $75,000, and a grant for video laryngoscopes. New business includes a proposed economic development incentive agreement with Publix North…