Hopewell asks the General Assembly to reject fiscal-distress amendment carving out region
The city is sending a letter asking the General Assembly to remove a specific carve-out for the region, but will it be too late?
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The city is sending a letter asking the General Assembly to remove a specific carve-out for the region, but will it be too late?
A House of Delegates subcommittee heard testimony on the legislation Thursday morning. It could come to the full committee as early as Friday morning.
House and Senate bills were prompted by what Virginia Secretary of Finance Stephen Cummings last year called the five-alarm fire that is Hopewell’s finances.
House and Senate bills were prompted by what Virginia Secretary of Finance Stephen Cummings last year called the five-alarm fire that is Hopewell’s finances.
Mayor Johnny Partin, Councilor Rita Joyner answer colleagues' opposition letter with one of their own saying the measure is a 'quality of life' issue