Public Hearing — 618 Virginia Avenue NW, Norton, VA

PUBLIC NOTICE     The City Council of the City of Norton, Virginia will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Municipal Council Chambers located at 618 Virginia Avenue, N.W., Norton, Virginia.  The purpose of the hearing is to solicit input on the 2026-2027 Budget of the Norton City Schools which totals $16,494,456.76. The Proposed School Budget includes the Operational Fund in the amount of $14,874,212.85, of which $3,357,607.00 is locally appropriated funds, the Textbook Fund in the amount of $545,583.25, of which $33,597.00 is locally appropriated funds, the Early Retirement Plan Fund in the amount of $44,522.00, the Food Services Fund of $984,188.66, and the Capital Project Fund of $45,950.00.  Copies of the proposed budget are available for inspection Monday through Friday between 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. in the City Manager's Office. All attendance and comments at the meeting are encouraged and welcome.      This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.      The City of Norton in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C.§§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.Jeffery A. ShupeCity Manager