Mayodan council approves amended strategic priorities, endorses river planning grant and confirms appointment

Mayor E. Dwight Lake called the March 9, 2026 Mayodan Town Council meeting to order. Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included approval of minutes from February meetings, Budget Amendment #11, a resolution opposing reassignment of River’s Edge voters, and ratification of an amended endorsement for an LWF planning grant.

Council considered and adopted amended Strategic Priorities for 2025–2030 after staff presented updates aligning proposed budget items with timing, sequencing and funding realities. The priorities identify infrastructure, downtown and Washington Mills revitalization, expansion of fire department staffing, workforce analysis and employee retention, and increased transparency and community engagement as key focus areas. Councilmember Letitia Goard moved to adopt the amended priorities; the motion carried unanimously.

On river planning, Council discussed applying for a $75,000 Land and Water Fund (LWF) planning grant to study Mayo River issues including water-supply infrastructure, dam-removal alternatives and restoration concepts. Council approved a Resolution of Endorsement authorizing a request for $56,250 from LWF with a required Town match of $18,750; the motion carried unanimously.

Council also confirmed an appointment to the Madison–Mayodan Recreation Commission. Motion by Councilmember Doug Cardwell, seconded by Councilmember John Miller, appointed Ross Vaden; the vote was unanimous.

The meeting concluded after a closed session and adjournment at 8:04 p.m.