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City manager announces red‑light camera pilot, employee recognition and Juneteenth closures

Winchester City Council · June 9, 2026
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Summary

City Manager announced a one‑month warning period for a photo red‑light enforcement pilot at East Jubal Early Drive and South Pleasant Valley Road (warnings through July 8), recognized Gavin Kearns as employee of the month, and reminded residents that city offices will be closed on June 19 for Juneteenth.

During the manager's report, city staff announced several operational items for June.

Employee recognition: The city named Gavin Kearns, a planner on the community development team, as employee of the month for May; staff noted his initiative and work over nine months with the city.

Traffic safety pilot: "To improve road safety the city will pilot a photo red light enforcement program over the next month" at the intersection of East Jubal Early Drive and South Pleasant Valley Road, the city manager said, and added that the program will operate in a warning‑only period through July 8. Residents with questions were directed to the city website (winchesterva.gov/cameras).

Operational reminders: City offices including the joint judicial center and the recreation center will be closed on June 19 for Juneteenth; yard‑waste collection will be canceled for that week while Winchester transit and the outdoor pool at Jim Barnett Park will remain open.

Public information: Staff asked residents with questions to consult the city website for details and timelines.