City of Staunton

Activity Report: March 2026

Learn about the city's latest water award, a brand new study space, the Staunton Farmers' Market changes this season, and get updates on a number of public and private construction projects.

Spring Paving Program Begins

The city's spring paving program has kicked off with work planned on numerous streets throughout the city over the next couple of months.

Flood Resilience Draft Plan Ready for Review

The draft Staunton Flood Resilience Plan is online and staff would appreciate your input. The plan is a roadmap to help the city better anticipate, prepare for, and recover from flooding events.

FY 2027 Budget Proposed to City Council, Highlights & Priorities

The Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget was presented to Staunton City Council by City Manager Leslie Beauregard and Chief Finance Officer Jessie Moyers outlined the makeup of the entire city budget including her recommendations for expenditures.

Shop & Dine Out in Downtown Kicks Off 7th Season on April 3

The City of Staunton is bringing back its popular Shop & Dine Out in Downtown program for its 7th season, inviting residents and visitors to enjoy an expanded outdoor experience all weekend long, beginning Friday, April 3.

Activity Report: February 2026

Learn what's next for the Downtown Tunnel Repair Project, which local investigator was named Police Officer of the Quarter, and why out-of-state tourism to the city jumped to 68%. We also have the latest on the new batting cages and pool house construction progress.

Spring 2026 Heavy Trash and Bulky Brush Collection Schedule

Staunton residents can dispose of large, bulky items such as old appliances, furniture, and household goods by placing them at their curb by Monday, April 6.

Circuit Court Clerk Launches VADeed Alert to Combat Property Fraud

Protect your property from fraud with VADeed Alert, a free notification service now available through the Staunton Circuit Court Clerk’s Office.

Mobilization for Downtown Tunnel Repairs Begins Feb. 17 for Phase 1: Byers Street Repairs

Staunton’s contractor for the Downtown Tunnel Repairs Project will begin mobilization for Phase One of the project on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

City Council Begins FY 2027 Budget Process

The Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) budget process is underway for Staunton City Council.

DEQ: Drought Warning Advisory Issued

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a drought warning advisory the City of Staunton and the surrounding Shenandoah Drought Evaluation Region.

Flock Safety Contract is Terminated

As a follow-up to the Dec. 19 press release, the City of Staunton has been notified by Flock Safety that the contract was officially terminated as of Jan. 8, 2026.

Grant-Funded Economic Mobility Specialist Hired to Tackle Local Housing and Workforce Challenges

The City of Staunton has hired Anna Leavitt as the new Economic Mobility and Opportunity Special Assistant to tackle local housing and workforce challenges. This position is funded by a competitive private grant.

City to Terminate Contract with Flock Safety for License Plate Readers

Staunton Police Chief Jim Williams in consultation with the City Manager and City Council, will move forward to cancel the city’s contract with Flock Safety, ending the use of the stationary automated license plate readers that have been installed in the city.

New J&DR Courthouse Opens in Staunton

City leadership, members of the Judiciary, and project partners gathered to cut the ribbon on the new Staunton Juvenile & Domestic Relations (J&DR) District Courthouse on Thursday.

Downtown Tunnel Repair Contract Advances

Staunton is moving toward awarding a construction contract for the Downtown Tunnel Repairs Project after receiving a qualified bid last month. The project will address structural repairs to the creek tunnels beneath Byers Street, West Johnson Street, and New Street.

Gardner Springs Pump Station Upgrades Project Complete

Staunton is proud to announce the completion of the Gardner Springs Pump Station Upgrades Project, a major water infrastructure improvement that significantly strengthens the city’s ability to deliver safe, reliable drinking water for decades to come.

New Staunton Water Tower Rises Over I-81 as Construction Reaches Major Milestone

Holiday travelers driving I-81 this week may notice a striking new feature on Staunton’s skyline. The City of Staunton’s new 1-million-gallon elevated water storage tank at Staunton Crossing has reached a major construction milestone with the lift of its 264-ton steel bowl.

Leaf Collection Begins the Week of Nov. 3

Staunton will begin its annual leaf collection program the week of Nov. 3, 2025, continuing through early January.

Overnight Phone System Maintenance; Temporary Outage Planned

The city will perform overnight phone system maintenance from 12:15 a.m. to 4 a.m. Friday, April 17. During this time, city administrative phone lines will be temporarily out of service.