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The City of Harrisonburg Human Resources Department, joined by the Benefits Study Committee, conducted an organization-wide initiative in early 2024 to understand what benefits City employees would like to see enhanced or added, and what pressures they are experiencing in their lives and the lives of their families or loved ones that could be positively impacted by benefits. That process resulted in approximately 30 recommendations that now must be studied and evaluated before they can be considered for implementation.

Media Contacts

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Please contact the Public Information Officer, Director of Communications & Public Engagement Michael Parks, at 540-432-7701 with questions about the City of Harrisonburg and City departments.

Donations

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The City of Harrisonburg offers a variety of opportunities for community members to participate in the enhancement of public spaces and programs through the gifting of public amenities, financial donations, or other gifts.

Public Information Officer

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The mission of the PIO is to deliver timely and accurate information to the public, elected and appointed officials, City departments and the media, as well as to encourage open communication between those same parties.

Deer Hunting

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Archers may hunt deer in the city, provided they adhere to the listed rules.

Mental Health Fund

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The Mental Health Fund recognizes that improving mental health and wellness of all Harrisonburg community members is crucial to ensuring a healthy and thriving community.

City Clerk

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The City Clerk is responsible for attending City Council meetings, recording in the minute book of City Council, keeping a concise and accurate statement of all material proceedings had at such meetings including reference to all ordinances introduced, amounts and purpose of all appropriations, adopted bonds, and resolutions adopted by City Council.

Children's Services Act

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The Children's Services Act (CSA) is a law enacted in 1993 that established a single state pool of funds to purchase services for at- risk youth and their families.

City Council Candidate Vital Documents

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The following documents are important in understanding the mission and mode of operation of the City of Harrisonburg. The resource will periodically be updated.

City of Harrisonburg Governmental Structure and Vision

International City/County Management Association (ICMA) - Council-Manager Form of Government [1.24MB]

Housing Development Fund

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The Harrisonburg City Council allocated $2,000,000 of the City’s ARPA funding for a Housing Development Fund to expand the supply of affordable housing.