➤ Richmond: A Democrat-controlled House committee moved forward with three proposed amendments that would enshrine abortion, voting rights, and same-sex marriage in the state Constitution. The full Assembly would need to pass them in both 2025 and 2026 before the measures would go before voters. (Details)
➤ Virginia Beach: Smoke alarms installed by the city’s fire department last year alerted a family that their mobile home was on fire, allowing all three people to escape the blaze. (More)
➤ Roanoke: Democrat Joe Cobb edged Republican David Bowers 15,221-15,162 with all votes counted in the city’s mayoral race. An independent candidate took a quarter of the vote. (Details)
➤ Fairfax County: Residents have until Nov. 29 to speak out on whether the county should boost entrance fees at recreational centers. The full Park Authority Board is set to vote on the proposal on Dec. 11. (More)
➤ Stafford County: Deputies broke up a cockfighting ring, seizing 80 chickens and some controlled substances on site. The birds have been turned over to the animal shelter. (More)
➤ Richmond: City Council voted against a plan to cut real estate taxes by four cents per $100 of assessed value, but did agree to outgoing Mayor Levar Stoney’s proposal “RVA Stay” plan, which aims to help homeowners with a four-cent (per $100 of assessed value), one-off rebate on real estate taxes. (Details)
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