City of Staunton

Activity Report: January 2026

Learn why 1,500 library items flew off the shelves in a single day, which local K-9 hero is retiring after 800 missions, and how many gallons of brine, tons of salt, and pieces of heavy machinery tackled the January ice storm.

Mobilization for Downtown Tunnel Repairs Begins Feb. 17 for Phase 1: Byers Street Repairs

Staunton’s contractor for the Downtown Tunnel Repairs Project will begin mobilization for Phase One of the project on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

City Council Begins FY 2027 Budget Process

The Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) budget process is underway for Staunton City Council.

City Schedules: Presidents Day

City of Staunton offices and facilities will operate on modified schedules in observance of Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16.

Friday Update: Cleanup Continues; Trash Resumes

Following a week of historic winter weather, seven dedicated Public Works teams spent Friday tackling neighborhood ice across the city, focusing on widening travel lanes and removing snow from the downtown core.

Offices Open at Noon Wednesday; Heavy Equipment Deployed for Cleanup

Jan. 27, 2026 – City of Staunton offices and facilities, including the Staunton Public Library, will open at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28.

Offices Closed Tuesday, Jan. 27 as Storm Cleanup Continues

City of Staunton offices and facilities will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 27, as road clearing operations continue. While primary roads are improving, Public Works crews are encountering significant difficulty clearing residential streets due to the extreme cold and heavy ice accumulation.

Shoveling Ordinance: Snowfall Ends

The city has determined that snowfall ended at 8 a.m. today, Monday, Jan. 26. This activates the city’s snow removal ordinance giving property owners 24 hours to remove snow and ice from bordering sidewalks.

Offices & Facilities Closed Monday, Jan. 26 Due to Winter Storm

City of Staunton offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to inclement weather. City crews continue working around the clock to remove snow and ice.

City Manager Declares Local Emergency Ahead of Weekend Winter Storm

In anticipation of the approaching, significant winter storm, Staunton City Manager Leslie Beauregard has declared a local emergency, effective immediately.

Winter Storm Preps & Parking Restrictions

The City of Staunton is preparing for a winter storm forecasted to begin Saturday, Jan. 24, and continue into Sunday night. Crews are pre-treating roads and sidewalks, and temporary downtown parking restrictions will be in place to support snow removal efforts.

DEQ: Drought Warning Advisory Issued

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a drought warning advisory the City of Staunton and the surrounding Shenandoah Drought Evaluation Region.

Flock Safety Contract is Terminated

As a follow-up to the Dec. 19 press release, the City of Staunton has been notified by Flock Safety that the contract was officially terminated as of Jan. 8, 2026.

City Schedules: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

City of Staunton offices and facilities will operate on modified schedules in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19.

Grant-Funded Economic Mobility Specialist Hired to Tackle Local Housing and Workforce Challenges

The City of Staunton has hired Anna Leavitt as the new Economic Mobility and Opportunity Special Assistant to tackle local housing and workforce challenges. This position is funded by a competitive private grant.

City to Terminate Contract with Flock Safety for License Plate Readers

Staunton Police Chief Jim Williams in consultation with the City Manager and City Council, will move forward to cancel the city’s contract with Flock Safety, ending the use of the stationary automated license plate readers that have been installed in the city.

New J&DR Courthouse Opens in Staunton

City leadership, members of the Judiciary, and project partners gathered to cut the ribbon on the new Staunton Juvenile & Domestic Relations (J&DR) District Courthouse on Thursday.

City of Staunton Holiday Schedule Modifications

The schedules for City of Staunton offices and facilities will be modified in observance of the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays. Administrative Offices will be closed on Dec. 25-26 and Jan. 1-2.

Downtown Tunnel Repair Contract Advances

Staunton is moving toward awarding a construction contract for the Downtown Tunnel Repairs Project after receiving a qualified bid last month. The project will address structural repairs to the creek tunnels beneath Byers Street, West Johnson Street, and New Street.

Gardner Springs Pump Station Upgrades Project Complete

Staunton is proud to announce the completion of the Gardner Springs Pump Station Upgrades Project, a major water infrastructure improvement that significantly strengthens the city’s ability to deliver safe, reliable drinking water for decades to come.