Town Council Meeting November 2023

EMS Director Syndee Saleem and Councilmember Jonathan Hankins recognized Chase Roberts for his exemplary actions. Councilmember Hankins stated that Chase is his fellow co-worker at the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office, where Chase serves as a 911 Dispatcher. Chase regularly goes above and beyond, having provided emergency medical transport recently when all of the Town of Tazewell EMS crews were responding to another emergency and then, again, when a driver was needed once more to respond to a 911 call. His actions helped to save lives and Councilmember Hankins noted that this is a true testament to what public service should be. EMS Director Saleem thanked Chase for his willingness to help and presented an award to recognize his service. Excellent job Chase!👏👏

Mayor Hoops also presented Chase with several tokens of appreciation.

Additional announcements were made regarding grants received by the Town of Tazewell that totaled around $100,000. Amanda Killen, in cooperation with Appalachian Voices, obtained a grant from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Cara Spivey, Town of Tazewell I/EDA Chairperson, also obtained a grant from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. The grants will be used for planning the revitalization efforts for the North Tazewell Riverside area and for asbestos abatement for the Old Bowling Alley property. Well done Amanda and Cara! 👏👏

Tazewell County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Keshia Cole and Beth Clemons thanked Town Council for their support of the recent Oktobrewfest. They gave a special thanks to the Town of Tazewell’s Public Works crews, EMS, and Police Department for their assistance in making 2023 another successful year for the event. The Chamber also recently hosted a luncheon for all of the Town of Tazewell employees, which was greatly appreciated. 🙌

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