Virginia First Cities Coalition


If Virginia is going to continue to thrive, we must invest in the re-development of our core cities.

VFC Letter To The Budget Conferees
Impact Of The House Budget On K-12 Education And 599 Funds

The House and Senate Budget Plans for HB 599 and Education
HB 599 Conference Plans	Proposed Education Funding Changes
Major Differences Senate and House Budgets

2007 VFC Fall Legislative Board Meeting, Fredericksburg, VA November 30, 2007 at the University of Mary Washington
Coverletter Fall Board Meeting	VFC 2007 Fall Board Meeting Agenda
Proposed 2008 Legislative Program	The Need to Preserve and Expand At-Risk Student Incentive Funding
Directions to College Parking Deck and Hotel

Virginia First Cities: Our Purpose
A Framework For Renewal

Virginia First Cities Calendar 2007-2008

City Sharing- Roanoke adopts first local ordinance to allow for Tax Abatement for new construction in Redevelopment or Conservation Areas. See Roanoke's ordinance and consider adopting one in your city.

VFC Action Alert!
VFC Action Alert!	Virginia Association of Housing and Community Development Officials
Include in Public Use Legislation	Norfolk's Redevelopers Fear Effects Of Property Rights Bill
2007 Session House of Delegates Legislative Offices	2007 Senators Telephone And Office Numbers
Virginia First Cities Action Alert - Transportation Package

2007 Legislative Updates
2007 Legislative Agenda	Description of FY 2007 VFC Budget Initiatives
VFC Bill Chart	VFC Legislative Update
History of General Funds for Transportation

Virginia First Cities' Constitutional Amendment Effort Passes Statewide Ballot by Overwhelming Majority Constitutional Amendment #3 Press Conference with Patrons of Amendment and Supporters, November 2, 2006
Governor Kaine Announces Creation Of Urban Policy Task Force Virginia First Cities' Response to the Urban Policy Task Force

VFC Analysis/Studies
An "Opportunity" Index for Virginia Localities	Public Safety Expenditures and HB 599 Revenues in the Virginia First Cities

VFC Executive Committee	VFC Board of Directors

The Problem with the House Budget
VFC Update on 2006 Legislation Affecting Cities	VFC Update on Budget Amendments

Learn More About The Coalition Virginia First Cities advocates equitable state funding to support public education and other critically important initiatives. Facts At A Glance • Virginia First Cities is a coalition of 15 of the most fiscally stressed older cities in Virginia. • Our older, core cities are significantly challenged because they have more service needs and fewer resources. • Virginia's taxation structure and spending policies are hampering our cities' ability to join the nationwide trend of economic and cultural renewal.	Analysis of the 2006-08 Local Composite Index (LCI) for the Virginia First Cities Description of Virginia First Cities Initiatives Advocating State Policy Changes 2006 Legislative Agenda Thank You For Your Continued Support!

Virginia First Cities Coalition
1108 East Main Street, Suite 601
Richmond, VA 23219-3535