Virginia faces budget increase – Over half million dollars

The City of Virginia saw over a half million dollar increase in its city budget for the Fiscal Year 2024-25.

The council approved the second reading at its regular meeting Monday night. The new budget is for $3,752,860.94, an increase of $599,000. The increase is due to several planned infrastructure projects for water, sewer and street using the $196,090 in ARPA funds (government funds to bring relief to communities).