After 47 years with the City of Covington, Lonnie Givens (left) receives a plaque of thanks for his service from city manager, Allen Dressler.

Cov. City Council: Givens Honored, Appointments Made & More   Covington, VA (July 14, 2026) - The Covington City Council mainly dealt with relatively routine items lTuesday night, but here are a few quick notes on its action: • enjoyed a pleasant invocation from Pastor Bill Gilliland • heard from citizen and Sheriff Kyle Moore about adequate Sheriff's Dept. funding, but supplied complaints about certain S. Carpenter Dr. potholes... • decided to cancel the August 4th work session due to the National Night Out event set at Main St. Park. • approved resolution R-26-22, appropriating $5,000 in Walmart Spark God Grant Funds for Community-Based Policing (no city match) • approved the reappointment of Tammy Scruggs-Duncan to a term on the Alleghany Economic Development Corporation • approved the reappointment of Lee Roe to a term on the Allegany Economic Development Corporation • reappointed Kim Jefferson to the Alleghany County Department of Social Services Board. • reappointed city manager Allen Dressler to the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission Board • unanimously approved the council's consent agenda • approved three sets of previous meeting minutes • heard a thorough set of issues updates from city manager Allen Dressler and noted a presentation of a plaque to 47 year employee Lonnie Givens for his service.

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