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Votes at a glance: Christiansburg council actions July 14
Summary
At the July 14 meeting council approved a data‑center code amendment public hearing date, approved a road closure for Heritage Day, confirmed an appointment, postponed a food‑truck code change and recorded a tie on the Axon contract with follow‑up requested.
Key council actions recorded July 14 in Christiansburg:
• Data‑center code amendment: Council approved a consent motion to set a Sept. 8, 2026 public hearing on a proposed amendment to Christiansburg Town Code § 42‑3‑97 to require a conditional use permit for data centers in I‑2 zoning. Vote: 6–0.
• Food‑truck code amendment: Council voted 4–2 to postpone consideration of a proposed change to food‑truck rules to the next council meeting. Council later declined to set a separate public hearing on the change after a tie in the roll call; the mayor voted against scheduling the public hearing.
• Heritage Day road closure: Council approved a road‑closure request for the Heritage Day Festival on Aug. 15, 2026 (07:30–18:30) with five ayes and one abstention.
• Appointment: Council appointed Devin Shields as a subdivision agent. Vote: 6–0.
• Axon five‑year agreement: Council discussed approval of a five‑year agreement with Axon Enterprises for body cameras and storage. The clerk’s roll call recorded three ayes and three nays; the transcript does not include a clear final announced outcome. Staff agreed to circulate contract language, cost details and supporting links for follow‑up.
