Council adopts tax levy

The Staunton City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the tax levy for the period of May 1, 2021, to April 30, 2022, at their regular meeting on Monday night.

The ordinance authorizes the levy and collection of taxes for use by the city of Staunton. The amount of the levy is $658,613. The breakdown is: Insurance $145,000; Social Security $90,000; Recreation $17,000; IMRF $45,000; Band $1,000; and Library $76,000.

The council also approved an ordinance for a zoning text amendment for the city of Staunton regarding camping trailers and mobile homes.

In other business, City Treasurer Cindy...