Virginia: Approved Danville budget includes $12 million in expected revenues from temporary casino

Thursday, June 22, 2023 3:50 PM
  • John Crane, Danville Register & Bee

Danville City Council approved its proposed $325.1 million 2023-24 budget during its regular meeting Tuesday night.

The vote for the budget that includes about $12.1 million in expected revenues from Caesars Virginia was unanimous, with all nine council members giving the go-ahead.

Councilmen said the budget processes in recent years have been smoother than in the past.

“It’s just gotten much easier, much sweeter the last few years,” said Vice Mayor Gary Miller.

Sherman Saunders praised skills of the city manager and city staff.

“Our city manager has kept us informed,” Saunders said. referring to the budget process.