Roanoke, VA
Roanoke, VA
Welcome to the latest issue of "City News at a Glance," the City of Roanoke's e-newsletter designed to bring you regular updates on city initiatives, activities, and programs. This month's issue focuses on the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget development. We hope you find this information helpful in better understanding how your local government is working to serve its citizens. Thanks for reading! 
City Revenues at a Glance


The city's top five tax revenues are real estate, personal property, business license, sales, and prepared food and beverage.  These revenues account for approximately 60 percent of annual General Fund revenues to the city. Click here to read how those revenue sources are faring so far this fiscal year.

City Council Priorities

 

City Council has stated their seven priority areas as follows:


 

-Economy-Education
-Good Government-Human Services
-Infrastructure-Livability
-Safety

Click here to read about the FY 2016 Budget Priorities. Updates will be provided on a regular basis. Citizens are encouraged to check this link often to stay informed and aware of budget activities.

FY 2014 Priority Allocations

The chart below shows what was allocated for the city's Fiscal Year 2014 adopted budget.

Important Dates to Remember
Budget briefings with City Council in the Council Chambers:

- Feb. 2
- Mar. 2
- Apr. 6
- May 4

Citizens are encouraged to attend those briefings to hear updates on the FY 2016 Budget. Each briefing will take place during the 9 a.m. session.

There will be a special Budget Public Hearing on Thursday, April. 23. Citizens are encouraged to attend and speak about concerns or ideas they may have relating to the FY 2016 Budget.
Contact Us:
Office of Communications
215 Church Avenue Room 364
Roanoke, VA 24011

P: (540) 853-6357
[email protected]

 





City Council 
Vision Statement

The City of Roanoke is a safe, caring and economically vibrant community in which to live, learn, work, play and prosper.