ROANOKE, Va. – The city of Roanoke is working to finalize its budget for the upcoming year.
Thursday night, a community meeting was held at the Williamson Library.
This year’s proposed budget totals $421.5 million and includes the possibility of a hiring freeze for unfilled positions.
The plan is not final, and the budget may change as public input is received. A second community meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at the South Roanoke United Methodist Church fellowship hall. The budget is expected to be adopted May 11.