Supervisor Mahoney prompts removal of regional pre-disaster mitigation plan from consent agenda
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Summary
Supervisor Paul Mahoney raised concerns about the updated Roanoke Valley Allegheny Regional Commission pre-disaster mitigation plan, prompting the board to remove the item from the consent agenda for review before the next meeting.
During the 2 p.m. session on Jan. 27, Supervisor Paul Mahoney highlighted item 5 — the updated Roanoke Valley Allegheny Regional Commission pre-disaster mitigation plan — and expressed concerns that led the board to remove the item from the consent agenda for further review.
Em Portner’s recap indicates the item will be reviewed prior to the next meeting; the board did not take a final vote on the plan at this session. The remainder of the consent agenda was approved.
Why it matters: Pre-disaster mitigation plans guide preparedness and resource allocation across jurisdictions. Removing the update for further review signals supervisors want more information or changes before endorsing the regional plan.
What happens next: The removed item is slated for further review before the board’s next scheduled meeting on Feb. 10, according to the recap.