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SB 385

Front Royal, Town of; amending charter, relating to town manager.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Timmy French

Virginia bill amending Front Royal's town manager charter provisions; passed Senate unanimously, now in House committee review with specific amendments unclear.

Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
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Bill Summary · SB 385

Legislative bill overview

SB 385 amends the charter of the Town of Front Royal to modify provisions related to the town manager position. The bill has already passed the Virginia Senate unanimously and is now in committee review in the House. The specific amendments to the charter are not detailed in the available action history.

Why is this important

Charter amendments affect the fundamental governing structure and operations of a municipality. Changes to the town manager role could impact hiring authority, duties, compensation, removal procedures, or accountability mechanisms—issues that directly affect municipal governance and service delivery to residents.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency regarding specific charter changes makes it difficult for citizens and legislators to understand what powers or responsibilities are being altered
  • The unanimity of Senate passage (40-0) suggests either broad consensus or insufficient scrutiny of the bill's actual provisions
  • Without knowing whether changes expand or restrict the town manager's authority, it's unclear whether this represents a power consolidation, reform measure, or administrative adjustment

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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