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Lynchburg council adopts FY27 operating budget after heated debate over school funding
Summary
After several hours of debate over $1.2 million in one‑time school funding, Lynchburg City Council adopted the FY27 operating budget. An amendment to move $1.2 million into one‑time school needs failed 3–4; the operating budget then advanced on the council floor.
Lynchburg City Council adopted its FY27 general‑fund operating budget after a full evening of debate over whether to shift $1.2 million in one‑time funding into the school system.
Councilmember (S5) proposed the amendment to move $1.2 million from one‑time city operating funds into the Lynchburg City Schools budget to cover special education, alternative‑education and nutrition needs. “My amendment is to adopt the budget with the single amendment, which is moving $1,200,000 from…
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