Local Government
City of Radford calendar — Council and planning and school board meetings
Montgomery County calendar
Budgets
City of Radford — The city’s web site gives only a little information about income and spending.
Montgomery County takes a far more transparent approach to budgeting, giving more information about income, resources and spending.
Pulaski County gives some information on its budget and process, although it is difficult to decipher.
Statewide comparisons are available through the Auditor of Public Accounts comparative government reports.
If you are unsure about how to calculate percentage increases or decreases in budget items, see this newsthinking blog about math for journalists.
Municipal government meetings
Radford city countil meets the second and fourth Monday of every month at 10 Robertson St. in Radford. Audio of meetings is available here.
Montgomery Board of Supervisors meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at theMontgomery County Government Center, 755 Roanoke St. in Christiansburg. Meetings are broadcast on online and on Comcast and Shentel cable.
Pulaski Board of Supervisors meets the fourth Monday of every month at 143 Third Street, N.W. in the town of Pulaski.