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After heated debate, Roanoke County approves amended hotel incentive with Town of Vinton

Roanoke County Board of Supervisors · December 17, 2025
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Summary

The board approved a second amendment to a memorandum of understanding with the Town of Vinton to provide a multi‑year incentive for a proposed Benton hotel. Supervisor Mahoney opposed the change, saying it provided limited public benefit; the motion passed 4–1.

Roanoke County supervisors voted Dec. 16 to approve a second amendment to a memorandum of understanding with the Town of Vinton that adjusts the economic incentive tied to a proposed Benton East County hotel.

The amendment extends the county’s incentive structure to a five‑year payout totaling $500,000 under the revised terms.…

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