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Petersburg council approves Sackler settlement participation, reassigns project management and orders two terminations in closed session
Summary
PETERSBURG, Va. — In a special closed session on July 24, 2025, the Petersburg City Council voted unanimously to approve the city's participation in a proposed direct settlement of opioid‑related claims against the Sackler family; to direct reassignment of management for multiple city projects to outside contractors or other entities with a status report due in September; and to instruct Acting City Manager Kenny Miller to terminate the public works utilities director and the city engineer.
PETERSBURG, Va. — In a special closed session on July 24, 2025, the Petersburg City Council voted unanimously to approve the city's participation in a proposed direct settlement of opioid‑related claims against the Sackler family; to direct reassignment of management for a long list of city projects to outside contractors or other entities and require a status report at the council work session in September; and to instruct Acting City Manager Kenny Miller to terminate the public works utilities director and the city engineer.
The council moved into closed session under provisions of the Code of Virginia cited on the record for legal advice, discussion of investment of public funds where competition or bargaining is involved, and discussion of performance, assignment and appointment of specific public officers. Vice Mayor Hill moved each of the principal actions; motions were seconded as…
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