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Public commenters press Lynchburg council on homelessness, school board selection and council conduct

Lynchburg City Council · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Public commenters criticized council conduct, urged action on homelessness after two cold-weather deaths, and outlined a petition drive to secure an elected Lynchburg school board; remarks included accusations of unethical behavior and calls for greater transparency and oversight.

Multiple members of the public used the council’s public-comment period to press officials on governance, homelessness and education. Greg Berry (Lynchburg City Elders) accused the mayor and council of unethical behavior and specifically alleged irregularities in removing a member from the finance committee. His remarks included religious framing and a call…

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