10 News is getting a pulse on some of the latest developments going on within Roanoke on the first Friday of the month. City Councilmember Nick Hagen joined the studio Friday evening to break down some topics that residents should be aware of.

Roanoke city leaders presented a proposed budget for the next fiscal year that would keep spending balanced, but it would freeze dozens of vacant jobs and leave other positions unfunded.

Roanoke overspent its budget by more than $ million last fiscal year, and now a newly elected Council is working to restore accountability and prevent it from happening again.

Wasena Park is on the brink of another major transformation. City officials and community members gathered today to celebrate the start of two long-awaited projects set to enhance recreation on wheels and water.

The City of Roanoke is debating a proposed 1-1.5% meals tax increase amid budget concerns and differing opinions on its impact on local services and the community.

Nick Hagen will be first Republican on Roanoke City Council since 2000.

Republicans Nick Hagen, Maynard Keller, and Dalton Baugess are three of the nine candidates running for Roanoke City Council.