City News

The City of Buena Vista is seeking an experienced professional to serve as City Manager, the chief administrative officer, responsible for implementing the Council’s vision and directing programs and operations of the City government. The recruitment profile below provides background information on the community, its government operations, and its aspirations. It also outlines the qualifications determined to be necessary and … Read More

Applications for Tourism Event Sponsorship Opens April 1LEXINGTON, Va. (March 30, 2026) – The Rockbridge Area Tourism Event Sponsorship Opportunity will open for requests on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The Rockbridge Regional Tourism Board offers sponsorships for tourism events occurring in Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County on a biannual basis. Sponsorship applicants must be organizing an event located within … Read More

The Treasurer’s and Commissioner’s Offices will be closed Wednesday, April 15 through Friday, April 17 for the implementation of new software and staff training. This upgrade will help improve our services and streamline processes moving forward. During this time, customers may use the drop-off box located at the back of the building for any payments specific to the Treasurer’s Office. … Read More

The Buena Vista Circuit Court Clerk’s Office encourages local property owners to enroll in VADeed Alert, a free notification service designed to help residents monitor activity related to their property records. VADeed Alert sends email notifications when certain documents are recorded in local land records that match a registered name or Tax Map Number. These notifications can provide early awareness … Read More

The City of Buena Vista received a media inquiry regarding a reported water quality concern and appreciates that this brought the concern to our attention. At this time, the Office of the City Manager was not previously aware of any claims alleging illness related to lead levels in the City’s municipal water system. We take any report involving potential impacts … Read More

Due to an unexpected issue, traffic signals will be temporarily offline along Magnolia Ave in downtown (20th, 21st, and 22nd streets) on Thursday, 2/5. Signals are expected to be offline for most of the day. Temporary stop signs will be installed at affected intersections so traffic can operate as four-way stops. Please expect delays, use caution when traveling through downtown, … Read More

Construction on 21st Street and downtown streets will continue next week as part of the City’s ongoing streetscape improvements. Residents, visitors, and businesses should plan ahead for lane closures, detours, and limited parking. View the attached color-coded map for closures, traffic flow, and access points. 🔴East Side – Starts Thursday, 2/5 🟨🟧 West Side – Starts Monday, 2/9 🔷Sycamore Ave … Read More

Glen Maury Park is excited to release the 2026 Calendar of Events. This year we are bringing back many beloved, annual events, as well as a couple new ones! Stay tuned for more information to be published on the website calendar and on Glen Maury Park’s Facebook Page! Glen Maury Calendar of Events April April 4th: Easter Egg Hunt at … Read More

2026 City Decals may be purchased beginning February 1, 2026. Decals are due by March 1, 2026. All delinquent Personal Property Taxes must be paid in full before decals may be purchased. Further, 2026 Dog Tags are DUE NOW. Dog tags should be purchased each year by January 31st. A valid rabies certificate must be presented in order to purchase … Read More

City of Buena Vista Public Works crews continue efforts following the winter storm. Most main roads and numbered streets are clear, and most city streets are passable overall. Some avenues may still be slick or difficult to travel due to lingering snow and ice. With temperatures remaining below freezing, black ice is possible, particularly in shaded areas and during overnight … Read More