City of Staunton

MAY 1, 2020: 

Staunton Responds: Billy Vaughn, Director of Community and Economic Development
Billy Vaughn, Director of Community and Economic Development, addresses the impact COVID-19 is having on local businesses and how the city is responding to the needs of the business community with the development of resources including the establishment of a local disaster relief loan program. Watch online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX03qyGNr34. 

For those who may have missed previous Staunton Responds with Mayor Carolyn Dull, City Manager Steve Rosenberg and Police Chief Jim Williams, all videos can be viewed on the city’s YouTube channel. 

City Council Budget Work Session
On Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 5:30 p.m., City Council will convene for a budget work session concerning the FY 2021 budget. Residents can listen online at https://www.ci.staunton.va.us/government/city-council or on local cable channel 7. 

Commonwealth Develops Site with Resources for Businesses
The Secretary of Commerce and Trade of Virginia has created a COVID-19 resource page to help small and large businesses navigate the information and programs regarding relief available from the federal government. 

Summer Hours Delayed for Downtown Trolley
During the COVID-19 pandemic, BRITE has elected not to extend the evening service hours for the Downtown Trolley in order to minimize the risk of exposure to trolley operators and riders. Every stop on the Downtown route, except for two, is covered by the North and West Staunton loops run by BRITE. If riders have essential trips they need to take after 6 p.m. they will be able to use these routes. Notice and signage will be placed at the unserved stops to notify riders of the closest alternate stop location. Use of these alternate stops will grant riders the same access to Staunton as they would have riding the Downtown Trolley during extended summer hours. For more detailed information on bus schedules and available stops, visit https://www.britebus.org/. 

Stay up-to-date with the city throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond by signing up for our e-notification list. City Announcements will get you all information regarding COVID-19 as it is released.

APRIL 29, 2020:

Heavy Trash Week is Over!
As a reminder to all citizens, Heavy Trash Week ended on April 10. Large items and yard waste will no longer be collected. Those items need to be taken directly to the Augusta County Landfill. For more information visit https://www.ci.staunton.va.us/departments/public-works/trash-recycling-collection. 

City Council Budget Work Session
Tomorrow, Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 5:30 p.m., City Council will convene for a budget work session concerning the FY 2021 budget. Residents can listen online at https://www.ci.staunton.va.us/government/city-council or on local cable channel 7. 

Local Election Date Change
Citizens are reminded that May 19, 2020 is the new date to elect members of City Council and the School Board. All polling locations will be open on election day from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. Residents who normally vote at Christ United Methodist Church will vote at the Gypsy Hill Park Gymnasium. 

Although polling locations are open, everyone is strongly encouraged to vote by absentee ballot. A ballot application must be submitted to the registrar’s office by 5 p.m. on May 12. For questions, detailed directions on obtaining an absentee ballot and to see the sample ballot, visit https://www.ci.staunton.va.us/departments/registrar. 

Virginia Department of Social Services Launches New Site and App   
The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) has launched a new website and app with resources geared specifically to Virginians during the COVID-19 pandemic. The site can be found at https://covid.virginia.gov/, and the app is available for download on the Apple App Store and is coming soon to Google Play.  

Not Too Late to Complete the 2020 Census
Getting an accurate count of everyone who lives in the United States is important. The census helps inform how billions of dollars in federal funds are spent every year for services that are critical to all of us, including hospitals, health clinics and emergency response like EMTs and fire departments.  Please respond at 2020Census.gov as soon as you can. 

Stay up-to-date with the city throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond by signing up for our e-notification list. City Announcements will get you all information regarding COVID-19 as it is released.

APRIL 27, 2020: 

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Citizens can tune in tomorrow, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. on the city’s livestream page or local cable channel 7 for a Historic Preservation Commission meeting. More details about the meeting and the meeting’s agenda are available online. 

City Council Budget Work Session
On Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 5:30 p.m., City Council will convene for a budget work session concerning the FY 2021 budget. Residents can listen online at https://www.ci.staunton.va.us/government/city-council or on local cable channel 7. 

Local Election Date Change
City of Staunton’s local election will be rescheduled from Tuesday, May 5 to Tuesday, May 19 aligning with Governor Northam’s latest executive order. 

City of Staunton poll stations will be open on Tuesday, May 19; however, citizens are strongly encouraged to vote by absentee ballot. Applications for absentee ballots must be received by May 12 at 5 p.m. and can be submitted online, by U.S. mail or by emailing the Registrar. In-person absentee voting, taking place in the Johnson Street parking garage, will be available until May 16. For instructions and additional information on how to vote by absentee ballot, visit the Registrar’s website. For questions regarding the upcoming elections and voting procedures contact the Registrar’s Office at 540.332.3840.

Stay up-to-date with the city throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond by signing up for our e-notification list. City Announcements will get you all information regarding COVID-19 as it is released.