Governor says elections on May 5th will take place
State Board of Elections recommends voting absentee in May elections
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Spotsy Supervisors say they will hold budget public hearing on March 31st
VIDEOS: Assistant County Administrator and Spotsylvania Delegate Mark Cole says the governor’s 10 person limit doesn’t apply to local government meetings
State of Emergency declared in Spotsy
The City and Stafford have closed government buildings. Spotsylvania has not.
Stafford closes all county buildings to the public
County officials say business can still be conducted on-line and by phone
No more than 10 in Fredericksburg: City Manager enacts new rules
City Manager says new rules in effect until at least March 31.
City Manager closes City Hall and other public buildings: Tim Baroody hints more actions coming
City attempting to slow the spread of coronavirus
Spotsy Circuit Court and Clerk’s office closed thru March 27
Officials say the decision to close could be extended depending on the local and national situation
City declares local emergency
City officials say the declaration made as a precautionary security measure, which allows for the full powers of government to deal effectively with emergencies or hazardous weather conditions
Stafford declares local state of emergency
Stafford County Administrator Tom Foley calls it an “unprecedented circumstance”
Mayor Greenlaw: Fredericksburg officials meeting and making COVID-19 plans
VIDEO: Mayor Greenlaw tells us the City is monitoring the situation with healthcare, schools and regional officials.
Sen. Kaine supports paid sick days to limit coronavirus spread
VIDEO: Senator Kaine says the goal is to keep sick employees home and away from work where they can infect others
Governor Northam outlines plans for Coronavirus
State Officials say so far Virginia has no confirmed cases of COVID-19
Biden the choice locally on Super Tuesday
Region votes overwhelmingly for Joe Biden. Bernie Sanders a distant second.
Stafford Supervisors vote to advertise $1.03 tax rate
VIDEO: Board can go lower, but not higher in setting the final tax rate. Supervisors Snellings and Dudenhefer vote no.
Town Talk: Stafford Reassessments
AUDIO: Stafford Commissioner of the Revenue Scott Mayausky talks about reassessments and how to get more info on yours.
City looking for input on updates to Historic District handbook
Two meetings this month. The first one is this Sunday afternoon
It’s Super Tuesday and you can participate
Polls open until 7. It’s the Democratic primary but anyone can vote
The commissioner talks about reassessments in Stafford
VIDEO: Stafford Commissioner of the Revenue Scott Mayausky talks to the Board of Supervisors about the county reassessment.
City releases census video
VIDEO: We Count!
Senator Warner comments on the coronavirus
VIDEO: Senator Warner:”My first priority is making sure that officials in Virginia have the adequate resources….In the meantime, I encourage every Virginian to heed CDC warnings and advisories.”
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