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## Recent meetings (28)

- [2026-10-27 — Council OKs charter boundary fix, then gets an earful from residents demanding removal of Flock surveillance cameras](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/d17aa1e8-c75c-4165-ae07-afd34b73c572): Town Council Meeting
- [2026-10-13 — Council approves homestay, meals-tax updates and solar easement — then hears sewage-backup plea from church members](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/afca9c6b-165f-4561-819c-a1f4e5e84f68): Town Council Meeting
- [2026-10-08 — Blacksburg Town Council candidates face off on housing, traffic, and transparency](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/400cb302-f524-4952-8e3c-07b5e1d59492): Blacksburg Town Council Candidate Forum
- [2026-10-06 — Blacksburg Planning Commission approves minutes and hears update on ReCode Blacksburg](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/9fbaa448-c966-432b-aec7-e129411fe5a4): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-09-08 — Blacksburg OKs Drive-Thru and Office Conversions, Plus Local Homestay and Tax Rules](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/7e713d90-8140-455b-aa60-861c9240f0f2): Town Council Meeting
- [2026-09-01 — Blacksburg Planning Commission re-elects officers and cancels mid-month work session](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/9bdaab9c-0fcc-4f92-8b61-3220db234069): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-08-25 — Town Council approves Brad St. Clair for regional emergency board and brings back council updates](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/c428cf3c-9258-4952-b736-8f5dc490bfdb): Town Council Meeting
- [2026-08-11 — Blacksburg council approves consent items and hears concerns on license plate readers and work sessions](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/2dbab3f5-a73f-44f9-8e7b-02a52f81f554): Town Council Meeting
- [2026-08-04 — Blacksburg Planning Commission approves bank drive-thru and downtown office conversion](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/8c4008f7-e665-420c-86de-955accd5cbae): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-07-14 — Blacksburg OKs downtown retail incubator lease and looks at stormwater funds](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/a3b87d47-b722-4b48-bdf1-933a5eb8829a): Town Council Meeting
- [2026-07-07 — Blacksburg Planning Commission clears consent items and reschedules public hearings](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/e2904ef2-cbb3-43e7-96d3-cd7196b1a98a): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-06-23 — Blacksburg Town Council fills committee seats and clears uncollectible debt](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/e8cd0e05-fe6d-4da9-b277-a4330c747b40): Town Council Meeting
- [2026-06-09 — Blacksburg OKs over $450k for flood planning and police grants](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/5b82820c-39c8-4c4a-83f7-638ba66c0144): Town Council Meeting
- [2026-06-02 — Blacksburg Planning Commission says goodbye to longtime member Tim Colley](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/aa7a833e-c18d-40df-bb2b-1fb6e7d2f287): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-05-26 — Blacksburg council approves CIP fund transfer and hears citizen concerns over small-lot zoning](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/d5c916ae-6d4a-4c58-9653-fed63f6e2fd5): Town Council Meeting
- [2026-05-12 — Blacksburg approves parking exception for Rugby Lane hotel and updates floodplain rules](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/888341d1-69eb-4056-a041-492b1e589f4c): Town Council Meeting
- [2026-04-28 — Blacksburg adopts FY2027 budget, raises water and trash fees](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/e0ac53fe-956e-499f-9041-8a6861ac7c78): Town Council Meeting
- [2026-04-14 — Blacksburg kicks off budget season with a $125M plan and rate hikes](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/27575294-a7c4-48bf-bb88-bc2dc9ff681a): Town Council Meeting
- [2026-04-07 — Blacksburg Planning Commission Greenlights Hotel Parking Exception and Floodplain Updates](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/b5d8907a-b456-4472-a1b5-10c56c67d173): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-03-24 — Blacksburg Town Council hears community pleas on immigration policy and local agency funding](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/57644132-5a90-4af2-8aff-62f86723fed4): Town Council Meeting
- [2026-03-10 — Blacksburg Council approves fiber franchise, nature center lease, and VCOM expansion](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/9701fb12-b741-41cb-a605-a193b7fef224): Town Council Meeting
- [2026-03-03 — Blacksburg Planning Commission clears consent agenda in speedy 3-minute meeting](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/706da350-e180-41d0-9da8-d3c0a81b2af0): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-02-24 — Town Council approves board appointment and hears transit update](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/3696cca8-4a87-4c26-bf18-966b6b32f025): Town Council Meeting
- [2026-02-10 — Blacksburg Council honors Black History Month, clears winter sidewalk rules for chat, and OKs new permits](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/ff06b1a2-554c-4045-9b18-b4b619d70c25): Town Council Meeting
- [2026-02-03 — Blacksburg Planning Commission backs VCOM expansion at 1701 Kraft Drive](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/0c724898-4171-4527-961d-a56755508089): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-01-27 — Blacksburg Picks New Council Members Amid Transparency Debates](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/a97037d8-afc6-4e8b-89e4-43d3b0204d25): Town Council Meeting
- [2026-01-13 — Blacksburg swears in new leaders, advances trail property, and sets council appointments](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/cdad990c-e6ef-4e06-8503-edf6d889efd6): Town Council Meeting
- [2026-01-06 — Blacksburg Planning Commission clears way for new title company office on W. Roanoke Street](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/meetings/306b9196-cd32-436b-b59f-4a257ada937e): Planning Commission Meeting


## Civic issues (50)

- [ReCode Blacksburg Land Use Code Update](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/land-use-development): development · priority: high
- [Automated License Plate Readers (Flock Cameras)](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/automated-license-plate-readers): public-safety · priority: high
- [Blacksburg Horizons Comprehensive Plan Survey](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/blacksburg-horizons-comprehensive-plan-survey): development · priority: medium
- [Sewer Backup Claims and Municipal Liability](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/legal-proceedings): general · priority: high
- [Short-term rental rules modernized](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/short-term-rental-fines): general · priority: medium
- [Prices Fork Road Commercial Drive-Through Development](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/rezoning-change): general · priority: high
- [Town charter corporate boundaries update](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/town-to-city-status): general · priority: medium
- [Blacksburg Transit Solar Panel Utility Easement](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/blacksburg-transit-solar-panel-utility-easement): environment · priority: medium
- [Meals tax updates and late-payment penalties](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/meals-tax-updates-and-late-payment-penalties): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Infrastructure](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/pedestrian-safety-and-traffic-infrastructure): roads · priority: medium
- [South Main Street Office and Studio Conversion](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/housing-development): development · priority: high
- [Downtown Retail Incubator Lease](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/downtown-revitalization): general · priority: high
- [Meeting Transparency and Access](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/public-meetings): general · priority: high
- [emergency services staffing](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/emergency-services-staffing): public-safety · priority: medium
- [town council election](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/town-council-election): governance · priority: high
- [election](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/election): governance · priority: high
- [Town Branding Rollout and ARPA Funding Allocation](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/economic-development): development · priority: medium
- [Regional Emergency Communications Board Appointment](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/regional-emergency-communications-board-appointment): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Utility and Solid Waste Fee Increases](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/stormwater-utility-fee-review): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Town-Wide Flood Resilience Plan and Watershed Study](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/town-wide-flood-resilience-plan-and-watershed-study): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Rugby Lane Hotel Parking Special Exception (Resolution 5-A-26)](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/rugby-lane-hotel-parking-special-exception): development · priority: medium
- [Rescheduling of Public Hearings for Development Projects](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/rescheduling-of-public-hearings-for-development-projects): zoning · priority: medium
- [Stormwater Capital Project Budget Transfer](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/capital-improvement-program): general · priority: high
- [Small-Lot Development Zoning Impacts](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/land-use-municipal-control): development · priority: high
- [Police Department Grant for Stratified Policing](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/police-department-grant-for-stratified-policing): public-safety · priority: medium
- [FY2027 Town Operating Budget](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/fy2027-town-operating-budget): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Board and Committee Appointment Transparency](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/town-governance): general · priority: medium
- [VCOM Medical Education Facility Expansion (CUP-25-7)](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/university-growth-impact): general · priority: high
- [Blacksburg Transit Northern Service Extension](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/blacksburg-transit-northern-service-extension): roads · priority: medium
- [Neighborhood Association Support Initiative](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/neighborhood-association-support-initiative): development · priority: low
- [SEEDS Nature Center Relocation to Bennett House](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/seeds-nature-center-relocation-to-bennett-house): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Gigabeam Fiber Optic Franchise Agreement](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/gigabeam-fiber-optic-franchise-agreement): infrastructure · priority: high
- [Radford Army Ammunition Plant Environmental Concerns](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/radford-army-ammunition-plant-environmental-concerns): environment · priority: high
- [Winter Sidewalk Snow and Ice Clearing](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/winter-sidewalk-snow-and-ice-clearing): public-safety · priority: high
- [Brush Mountain Property Acquisition and Open Space Easement](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/brush-mountain-property-acquisition-and-open-space-easement): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Capital Improvement Program FY 2027-2031](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/capital-improvement-program-fy-2027-2031): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Local Immigration Enforcement Policies and Community Safety](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/local-immigration-enforcement-policies-and-community-safety): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Commercial Use Permit for 207 W. Roanoke Street](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/commercial-use-permit-for-207-w-roanoke-street): zoning · priority: medium
- [Interim Town Council Vacancy Appointments](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/local-elections): governance · priority: critical
- [student housing development](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/student-housing-development): development · priority: high
- [election results](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/election-results): governance · priority: high
- [solar energy initiative](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/solar-energy-initiative): general · priority: medium
- [student housing limits](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/student-housing-limits): development · priority: medium
- [livestock ordinance](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/livestock-ordinance): general · priority: high
- [biodiesel fuel initiative](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/biodiesel-fuel-initiative): general · priority: medium
- [primary election](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/primary-election): governance · priority: high
- [election fraud sentencing](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/election-fraud-sentencing): governance · priority: medium
- [ethics and misconduct](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/ethics-and-misconduct): general · priority: high
- [fire and EMS infrastructure](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/fire-and-ems-infrastructure): public-safety · priority: medium
- [council censure](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/issues/council-censure): governance · priority: medium


## Development applications (10)

- [South Main Street Office and Studio Conversion](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/development/south-main-street-office-and-studio-conversion): conditional-use · approved
- [Financial Institution Drive-Through at 1800 Prices Fork Road](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/development/financial-institution-drive-through-at-1800-prices-fork-road): conditional-use · approved
- [CUP 26-02: General and Medical Office or Fine Arts Studio](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/development/general-and-medical-office-or-fine-arts-studio): conditional-use · pending
- [CUP 26-01: Financial Institution with Drive-Through Window](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/development/financial-institution-with-drive-through-window): conditional-use · pending
- [Retail Incubator - 414 North Main Street](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/development/retail-incubator-414-north-main-street): other · approved
- [1315 Rugby Lane Hotel Parking Exception](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/development/1315-rugby-lane-hotel-parking-exception): conditional-use · approved
- [Ordinance 2085 Special Flood Hazard Area Overlay District](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/development/ordinance-2085-special-flood-hazard-area-overlay-district): other · pending
- [VCOM Educational Facility Expansion (CUP-25-7)](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/development/vcom-educational-facility-expansion): conditional-use · approved
- [207 W. Roanoke Street General Office CUP](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/development/207-w-roanoke-street-general-office-cup): conditional-use · approved
- [Olaika Dance Hall](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/development/olaika-dance-hall): conditional-use · approved


## Community topics (19)

- [Flock ALPR cameras](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/community/flock-alpr-cameras): public-safety
- [Sewer Backup Claims and Municipal Liability](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/community/sewer-backup-claims-and-municipal-liability): water-utilities
- [Council Vacancies.](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/community/council-vacancies): development
- [Local Policy Regarding Federal Immigration Enforcement (ICE)](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/community/local-policy-regarding-federal-immigration-enforcement-ice): public-safety
- [Other Comments](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/community/other-comments): public-safety
- [CITIZEN COMMENTS](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/community/citizen-comments): public-safety
- [Election interference](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/community/election-interference): public-safety
- [Town Council Interim Appointments](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/community/town-council-interim-appointments): public-safety
- [Automated License Plate Reader (Flock Cameras) Privacy and Security](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/community/automated-license-plate-reader-flock-cameras-privacy-and-security): public-safety
- [FY2027 Agency Funding Requests](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/community/fy2027-agency-funding-requests): parks-rec
- [Public Access and Livestreaming of Town Council Work Sessions](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/community/public-access-and-livestreaming-of-town-council-work-sessions): local-government
- [Recommended Capital Improvement Program FY2026/2027 through 2030/2031.](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/community/recommended-capital-improvement-program-fy20262027-through-20302031): infrastructure
- [Small-Lot Development Zoning Impacts](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/community/small-lot-development-zoning-impacts): zoning
- [Regional Emergency Communications Board Appointment](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/community/regional-emergency-communications-board-appointment): zoning
- [Meeting Transparency and Access](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/community/meeting-transparency-and-access): public-safety
- [Downtown Retail Incubator Lease](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/community/downtown-retail-incubator-lease): public-safety
- [Winter Sidewalk Snow and Ice Clearing](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/community/winter-sidewalk-snow-and-ice-clearing): public-safety
- [Bennett House Lease to SEEDS, Inc.](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/community/bennett-house-lease-to-seeds-inc): parks-rec
- [Gigabeam Fiber Optic Franchise Agreement](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/community/gigabeam-fiber-optic-franchise-agreement): infrastructure


## Officials (20)

- [Michael Sutphin](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/officials/michael-sutphin): Mayor
- [Susan Anderson](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/officials/susan-anderson): Vice Mayor
- [Darryl Campbell](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/officials/darryl-campbell): Council Member
- [Lauren Colliver](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/officials/lauren-colliver): Council Member
- [Jerry R. Ford, Jr.](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/officials/jerry-r-ford-jr): Council Member
- [Joel Goodhart](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/officials/joel-goodhart): Council Member (interim appointee)
- [Andrew Kassoff](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/officials/andrew-kassoff): Council Member (interim appointee)
- [Latanya Walker](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/officials/latanya-walker): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Blaine Keesee](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/officials/blaine-keesee): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Brian Britt](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/officials/brian-britt): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Michael Ermann](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/officials/michael-ermann): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Melissa (Mel) Jones](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/officials/melissa-mel-jones): Planning Commissioner (Chair) — Planning Commission
- [Susanna Rinehart](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/officials/susanna-rinehart): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Nicholas Baker](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/officials/nicholas-baker): Zoning Administrator — Administration
- [Marc Verniel](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/officials/marc-verniel): Town Manager — Administration
- [Andrew Warren](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/officials/andrew-warren): Planning and Building Director — Administration
- [Lorraine S. Spaulding](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/officials/lorraine-s-spaulding): Town Clerk — Administration
- [Kinsey O'Shea](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/officials/kinsey-oshea): Assistant Planning & Building Director — Administration
- [Lawrence S. Spencer](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/officials/lawrence-s-spencer): Town Attorney — Administration
- [Tim Colley](https://myvirginiarecord.org/blacksburg/officials/tim-colley): Planning Commission Member — Planning Commission