The Bristol Virginia City Council Is Reviewing Budget Requests For The Upcoming Fiscal Year. City Manager Randy Eads Says Department Heads Are Requesting 32 New Full-Time Positions, Including Firefighters, Police Officers And Public Works Employees. Major Purchases Under Consideration Include Eight Police Cars, An Ambulance, And Multiple Public Works Vehicles. The City Is Also Considering A 3% Pay Increase For Employees At A Cost Of $350,000. A Budget Workshop Is Scheduled For March 25th, With Final Budget Presentation Expected At The April 8th Council Meeting.
