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Petersburg council passes multiple budget and zoning items, adds vape tax to legislative agenda
Summary
Council approved consent minutes, a $48,000 DHR grant match for Center Hill Mansion, a $3.1 million amendment for PHS stadium enhancements, rezoned 318 Irvin St to R3, adopted a sign ordinance, added a vape-tax proposal to the legislative agenda, renamed Petersburg Community Corrections to Gateway Justice Services, and appointed Jennifer Murphy James to the arts council.
At its Dec. 11 meeting, the Petersburg City Council approved a series of routine and substantive items across finance, zoning and the city's legislative agenda.
Key votes and outcomes
- Consent agenda: Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes of Nov. 18, 2025.
- FY26 grants fund: Council approved a Virginia Department of Historic Resources planning grant for Center Hill Mansion totaling $48,000 with a 50% city match ($24,000 each).
- FY26 general fund: The council approved an amendment adding $3,100,000 to the FY26 general fund to fund Petersburg High School stadium enhancements.
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