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Bedford, Virginia
24523
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City Government
City Manager
Charles Kolakowski
Assistant City Manager
Bart Warner
City Council
| Name | Term Exp. |
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| Mayor W.D. "Skip" Tharp | 12/31/2012 |
| Vice-Mayor Robert T. Wandrei |
12/31/2012 |
| Mary L. Flood | 12/31/2010 |
| Stephen C. Rush | 12/31/2012 |
| C.G. Stanley | 12/31/2010 |
| Jeffrey B. Hubbard | 12/31/2012 |
| James R. Vest | 12/31/2010 |
Contact
Phone: 540.587.6001
Fax: 540.587.6143
City Council
The City of Bedford operates with a council/manager form of government. Under this form of government, the elected governing body is responsible for establishing policy, passing ordinances, voting appropriations, and developing an overall vision for the City. The Council appoints a professional city manager to oversee the daily operations of the City government and implement the policies they establish. The City Manager is apolitical, and the Council represents the citizens.
The Bedford City Council is composed of elected members from whom a mayor and vice-mayor are selected. There are seven members of the City Council, each elected for a four-year term. Council term expirations are in the information bar to the left.
The City Council meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers on the second floor of the Municipal Building at 215 E. Main St. Council meetings are open to the public unless a closed session is advertised in advance.
Planning Commission
The City of Bedford Planning Commission meets on the first Thursday of every month in the Council Chambers at
215 E. Main St., Bedford, at 5:30 PM. The meeting may be cancelled if there are no items on the agenda.
540.587.6021 for more information or questions.
City Manager
The City Manager is appointed by Council to serve the City for an indefinite term. Selected primarily on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications, the City Manager directs and supervises the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the City, except as otherwise provided in the the City's Charter. The City Manager implements City policy as determined by the Mayor and City Council.
The City Manager is charged with advising the City Council with regard to the financial condition of the City, its future needs, and all matters related to its proper administration. The City Manager must propose and submit an annual budget to the City Council and, once it is approved, is responsible for its implementation.
Permits issued by the City Manager's office:
- Banners
- Parade
- Block Streets
- Going out of Business
- Taxicab
- Loudspeakers
- Operate a Business After Midnight
- Fireworks
- Street Vendors
- Canvassers/Agents
- Farmer's Market
Thank you for taking time to visit the City of Bedford's website. We welcome your comments and suggestions. Please use the contact information at the left to voice your concerns, share your ideas, or make an appointment to see the City Manager. You may also use the contact information to obtain one of the above permits.
The City of Bedford Mission Statement:
To provide the best place to live work and play.