Neighbors in the eastern part of Norfolk are pushing for more investment in their community after funding for a promised recreation center and library didn’t appear in the city manager’s proposed budget.
During the 2025 State of the City address, Mayor Kenny Alexander announced plans for the new facilitiy on the city’s Eastside. The budget adopted by the city council last year carved out $1 million for the project’s planning.
However, when neighbors like Kathy O’Hara reviewed the city manager’s proposed budget for the upcoming year, the project was missing…