(L to R) Councilwoman Debbie Laudermilk, Councilman Carl "Shorty" Wolfe, Mayor Jeff Irvine, Vice-Mayor Dale Burdette, and Councilman Benjamin Nicely.

Clifton Forge Council Holds Brief Called Meeting on Tuesday Night By Jennifer Bailey Staff Writer Clifton Forge, VA (June 24, 2025)— This evening, the Clifton Forge Town Council held a brief called meeting at town hall at 7 p.m. The 15-minute meeting contained five action items which included the following: 1) To adopt an ordinance imposing and levying taxes in Clifton Forge upon Real Property for the fiscal year from 7/1/25—6/30/26, and personal property and machinery and tools for the calendar year from 1/1/25—12/31/25. 2) To adopt an ordinance to amend section 86-95, water service charges and fees beginning 7/1/25 with no increase. 3) To adopt an ordinance to amend section 86-556, sewer service charge and fees beginning 7/1/25 to increase monthly rate to $72.20. 4) To adopt a resolution for fiscal year 2025—2026 operating budget and capital budget for Clifton Forge, appropriating the requisite funds for said budget. 5) To approve a request from Michael Foster, owner of Jack Mason's Tavern (JMT), to close off Race St. and the alley behind JMT on July 4th from 4 p.m.—9 p.m. to allow for Fourth of July Festivities. Each of these were unanimously passed by council members. The entire session was Livestreamed on Alleghany Journal's Facebook page and is available for viewing.

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