The Lynchburg City Council held a work session on August 26, 2025, where several key topics were discussed, including the introduction of a new team member and community engagement initiatives.

The meeting began with an introduction of Stacy Garrett, the newly appointed executive director of the Downtown Lynchburg Association. Council members welcomed Garrett, who brings over 20 years of experience as the executive director of the Miller Home for Girls in Lynchburg. Her background includes a strong focus on leadership, community collaboration, and organizational growth. Garrett holds a Bachelor of Science in elementary education and a Master of Science in administration and supervision from Longwood University. She is set to start her new role the following day, and council members expressed their enthusiasm for her joining the team.

The session also included the presence of board chair Mr. Boswell, who was acknowledged for attending the meeting.

Overall, the work session emphasized the importance of leadership transitions within the city and the ongoing commitment to community development. Further discussions on community engagement initiatives and other agenda items were anticipated in future meetings.