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The money will be used for a variety of housing needs for the most vulnerable people sleeping on the streets, as well as assisting renters who are at risk of being evicted and will prevent home foreclosures.
On Wednesday night, the Virginia Beach City Council held its first virtual public hearing on the more than $2 billion proposal budget. After the meeting ended, one thing was clear — the Virginia Beach City Council has its work cut out for them and some tough decisions to make.
“They are telling people from Michigan to come into their state against the governor’s orders,” Karen Budzinski said, noting that the governor's stay at home order bans groups of more than 10 and her reservation is for 27.
Severe thunderstorms and strong wind gusts are possible in Virginia, North Carolina and much of the Mid-Atlantic on Monday, the National Weather Service said.
While many cities in Hampton Roads have deferred penalties on meals and hospitality taxes, Virginia Beach is among the first to temporarily waive the city’s 5.5% meals tax.
To stop the spread of the coronavirus, police in the Outer Banks set up check points earlier this month to prevent visitors and non-resident property owners from entering the popular vacation destination. But just up the shoreline in Virginia, vacationers are still enjoying Sandbridge and its wide beaches and large guest houses.
Virginia Finance Secretary Aubrey Layne said the state’s deadlines couldn’t be moved later without creating a significant budget shortfall. Unlike the federal government, Virginia must have a balanced budget each fiscal year, he said.