Fredericksburg City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, with special meetings called as needed.
Fredericksburg City Council 2017 Schedule
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Rep. Wittman Wants to Know What You Think of Trump’s Immigration and Travel Executive Order
The survey addresses the refugee ban, but not the travel ban.
McAuliffe, Herring Outraged by Trump’s Ban on Muslim Immigrants and Refugees
The Virginia lawmakers are “exploring any options we may have to oppose this un-American, discriminatory, and misguided action.”
Caroline Street Water Main Replacement Project Resumes
Work is scheduled in the 600 and 500 blocks of Caroline Street.
Virginia Senators Demand Answers About Status of Detained Travelers
Warner and Kaine cite confusion and distress caused by Trump’s immigration order.
Speaker Howell’s Response to Trump’s Immigration Executive Order
Speaker Howell’s office said he is focused on the 2017 General Assembly session.
Delegate Mark Cole Update on the 2017 General Assembly
Voter ID laws, electoral votes, guns for school security officers, and more.
City to Pay State Fine for Sewage Spills
The city will also pay costs associated with correcting the hydraulic surge.
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park Receives Important Civil War Uniform Donation
“This donation helps us complete the larger story,” said Park Superintendent Kirsten Talken-Spaulding.
Video: Historically Significant Uniform Donated to Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
The coat and kepi will be on rotating display at the Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitors Center.
College Heights Residents Recommend Alternative Location for Proposed UMW Religious Center
A public hearing is scheduled Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016.
City Manager’s Update 01/18/17
Highlights of major activities and other notable developments.
Respondents Frustrated with Limits, Flaws in City Parking Survey
Transportation Administrator Erik Nelson said there is an open-ended question at the end, where people can submit more specific information.
City Revises Parking Survey, Adds Parking Forum
The moves come in response to concerns from the community about the original survey.
Silent Inauguration Speaker: Confront Hate with Love
“I want us to move beyond fear and despair and wake up to the agency that we all possess.” Rev. McCusker
As Trump Takes the Oath of Office, People Gather for a Silent Inauguration in Fredericksburg
“Our purpose … to turn away from [Trump’s] words of hate and exclusion.”
Fredericksburg Residents to Host Silent Inauguration as Trump is Sworn into Office
Organizers say they want to demonstrate that they reject the president-elect’s divisive messages, and show support for those marginalized by his words.
Third Library Branch Under Consideration in Spotsylvania
The new library would serve the Massaponax area of the county.
Delegate Mark Cole on the Opening of the 2017 General Assembly
The 2017 General Assembly session began on Wednesday, Jan. 11.
City Seeks Public Input with Online Parking Survey
The survey takes on average 5 – 10 minutes to complete.
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