Charter Changes Are Being Sought In Bristol Virginia. City Leaders Want To Make The Process Of Removing A Council Member A More Public Process And Allow For A Casino Gaming Referendum. In August Of Last Year, The City Council Removed Councilman Doug Fleenor But Never Told The Public Or News Media What He Was Accused Of Doing. City Officials Cited Vague Language In The Charter. As For The Gaming Referendum, If It Passes In The General Assembly, A Vote Would Be Taken 45 Days After July 1st.