City of Staunton

May 23: Celebration of New Pool House in Gypsy Hill Park

Staunton is ready to dive into the 2026 swim season with the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Gypsy Hill Park Pool House on Saturday, May 23.

Public Feedback Invited on Comp Plan Draft

Staunton is entering a pivotal phase in shaping its future, inviting residents to review and provide feedback on the full draft of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan Update.

Reimagine Beverley Street

City of Staunton invites visitors and residents to reimagine Beverley Street during month-long demonstration project in June.

City Celebrates 30th Tree City USA Recognition During Program’s Milestone 50th Anniversary Season

Staunton has been named a 2026 Tree City USA, marking the 30th consecutive year of recognition and commitment to the city's urban tree canopy.

Council Adopts FY 2027 Budget

Staunton City Council adopted the city’s fiscal year 2027 budget during the April 23 regular meeting, with a total budget of $168,670,911 for all funds.

Activity Report: March 2026

Learn about the city's latest water award, a brand new study space, the Staunton Farmers' Market changes this season, and get updates on a number of public and private construction projects.

Spring Paving Program Begins

The city's spring paving program has kicked off with work planned on numerous streets throughout the city over the next couple of months.

Flood Resilience Draft Plan Ready for Review

The draft Staunton Flood Resilience Plan is online and staff would appreciate your input. The plan is a roadmap to help the city better anticipate, prepare for, and recover from flooding events.

Shop & Dine Out in Downtown Kicks Off 7th Season on April 3

The City of Staunton is bringing back its popular Shop & Dine Out in Downtown program for its 7th season, inviting residents and visitors to enjoy an expanded outdoor experience all weekend long, beginning Friday, April 3.

Spring 2026 Heavy Trash and Bulky Brush Collection Schedule

Staunton residents can dispose of large, bulky items such as old appliances, furniture, and household goods by placing them at their curb by Monday, April 6.

Circuit Court Clerk Launches VADeed Alert to Combat Property Fraud

Protect your property from fraud with VADeed Alert, a free notification service now available through the Staunton Circuit Court Clerk’s Office.

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.

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.

Overnight Phone System Maintenance; Temporary Outage Planned

The city will perform overnight phone system maintenance from 12:15 a.m. to 4 a.m. Friday, April 17. During this time, city administrative phone lines will be temporarily out of service.

FY 2027 Budget Proposed to City Council, Highlights & Priorities

The Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget was presented to Staunton City Council by City Manager Leslie Beauregard and Chief Finance Officer Jessie Moyers outlined the makeup of the entire city budget including her recommendations for expenditures.

Activity Report: February 2026

Learn what's next for the Downtown Tunnel Repair Project, which local investigator was named Police Officer of the Quarter, and why out-of-state tourism to the city jumped to 68%. We also have the latest on the new batting cages and pool house construction progress.

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.

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.