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Posted on: June 17, 2020

[ARCHIVED] Mayor Announces City Offices to Close Friday in Observance of Juneteenth

Norfolk Courthouse and Office of Elections Open Friday

“In observance of Juneteenth, All City of Norfolk offices will be closed Friday, June 19.  Yesterday, the Governor announced that Juneteenth will be recognized as a state holiday, and I have directed our city manager to close city offices in its honor.  Norfolk City Council will vote to declare Juneteenth a permanent city holiday on Tuesday, June 23,” said Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander.

Friday trash, recycling collection and previously scheduled bulk waste collections will take place on Saturday, June 20.  Ocean View beach ambassadors will be off Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Visit Norfolk.gov and City of Norfolk Facebook and Twitter pages for updates to city operations anytime. 

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