IN THE SPOTLIGHT  

• Board of Supervisors and VDOT have formulated a budget for expenditure of improvement funds for the next fiscal year as well as to update current six year secondary road improvement program. Meeting for Public comment is Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 6:00 pm at the Government Center. FY 2014-2019 Secondary Six Year Plan 
• From WPPDC - 2013 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Annual Report
• View FY 2013-2014 Proposed County Budget.  View April 16, 2013 Public Hearing Presentation.
• Carilion Clinic is requesting our assistance in completing a Community Health Survey.  You may complete the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/carilioncommunityhealthsurvey or by phone at 888-964-6620.
• Franklin County and the Town of Rocky Mount are working with Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission to conduct a study to determine commuter needs in the region, with a goal of creating options that will allow people to get to work and save money. Residents are encouraged to visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/franklincommuters to anonymously share information about their commute habits. Area employers are asked to complete a survey to provide information on policies and incentives that might assist their employees at www.surveymonkey.com/s/franklinemployers.   View press release
• Blue Ridge Soil & Water Conservation District Annual Report here.  Learn Why Composting is Beneficial Workshops and 2013 Rain Barrel Workshop. 
•   Franklin County Consumers and Businesses Can Control Phone Directory Delivery! Click on Opt-Out button to choose which phone directories you receive, or even stop directory delivery altogether. View schedule and opt-out deadline dates for print directories in Franklin County.  View press release.