ROANOKE, Va. – Vinton Town Council could approve the town's budget tonight. It's anticipating revenues of $11.7 million, which is a decrease of 4.4 percent, due to the impact of COVID-19. Town Council is also expected to vote on a resolution, supporting the reopening of Rosie's Gaming Emporium. The town says Rosie's generates around $30,000 a month in tax revenue for the town and supports around 100 jobs.
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors will get a briefing today from Virginia State Police on trooper staffing. Earlier this year, the board expressed concern over a statewide shortage of troopers, citing possible fatigue and response wait times.
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