The original item was published from May 13, 2024 5:20 PM to May 13, 2024 5:20 PM
The Virginia General Assembly today approved a new state budget that Governor Glenn Youngkin has also indicated he will approve and sign, which includes $26.5 million in Fiscal Year 2025 for the ongoing remediation efforts at the Bristol Quarry Landfill. The City would like to thank Virginia lawmakers, especially Governor Youngkin and our local representatives, Senator Todd Pillion and Delegate Israel O’Quinn, for ensuring this critical funding remained in the final budget. The state support will minimize the long-term financial impact on City residents by greatly reducing the need to borrow additional funds to resolve the existing environmental and odor issues at the Quarry Landfill. The City and its staff have worked tirelessly to advocate for and secure the additional funds, and we sincerely appreciate the patience and support of our residents as crews continue work to complete the remaining remediation efforts at the Quarry Landfill.