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Roanoke council introduces $17.9 million school capital appropriation; public hearing set for May 19
Summary
City council introduced an ordinance to appropriate $17,874,219 for Roanoke City Public Schools capital projects and scheduled a required public hearing for 7 p.m. May 19; some public commenters urged clear funding rules and a stable formula for school budgets.
Roanoke City Council on Thursday introduced an ordinance to appropriate $17,874,219 in capital funding for Roanoke City Public Schools and scheduled a public hearing on the measure for 7 p.m. May 19.
City Finance Director Margaret Lindsay told council staff will bring updated revenue estimates in June and that the city will propose matching expenditure adjustments so actual spending and revenue align. The appropriation was introduced for council consideration; a formal vote will follow after the…
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