City Council - Regular Meeting

Hello, this is Perry Payne Milner of Lynchberg. Members of council, thank you for the opportunity to speak. Lynchberg has a long tradition of valuing independence, restraint in government, and fairness in how the law is applied. I'm asking you to keep those values in mind tonight. Last weekend, Governor Spamberger signed a Virginia constitutional amendment protecting reproductive health care statewide. Whatever one's personal views, the Commonwealth has made clear that these decisions are protected at the highest legal level. Against that backdrop, I'm concerned about the zoning proposal before you. Extending the buffer for abortion clinics from 500 ft to 1,000 ft is not a neutral land use adjustment. It would functionally prohibit a clinic anywhere in the city. And it's important to say this plainly. The proposed buffer is double the distance Virginia requires between registered sex offenders and schools. That is not a rhetorical comparison. It is a factual one. And when I look at those numbers side by side, it tells me something troubling about priorities. It suggests a greater concern with denying women access to comprehensive health care than with keeping children safe from sexual predators. I do not believe that is the message this city intends to send, but it is the message this policy conveys. There has not been a Planned Parenthood in Lynchburg since 2009. This proposal does not respond to a real present land use issue. It is a preemptive restriction on a lawful medical service that does not currently exist here. At the same moment, the state constitution has moved to protect access. Zoning should address traffic safety and compatibility of uses. It should not be used to single out one form of health

care for extraordinary barriers or to indirectly override constitutional protections. I urge you to reconsider this extension. Lynchberg can govern with restraint, fairness, and consistency. I hope you will choose that path. Thank you.

Hello, my name is Janet Quadbomb. I live in ward one. I am calling concerning the uh agenda item number 11, abortion clinic zoning amendment, which would should be coming up on this January the 27th meeting of the city council. I am for it. I am forward restricting the areas that the abortion clinics can be in and we do not need to have protest and upset next to our schools, churches and the like. Put it out on the outer fringes of the city and uh we can be reasonable about this. It's not for public exploitation. It's to get it out of the city on the edges of the periphery. They still get their service. We get protection. Thank you. My name is James Quaddlebomb. I'm a resident of Ward One in Virginia. My call is pertaining to the public hearing on January 27th at 700 p.m. I am in favor of any ordinance that would restrict abortion centers, clinics, however you want to define them that are anywhere near schools or churches. I don't think we need that in our town. So, I am definitely for any ordinance against abortion clinics, whatever you want to call it, near any school or church. Thank you.

Yes. I'm calling about the council meeting coming up Thursday, January 27th at 7 p.m. I'm calling regarding the agenda item number 11, uh, which would be an amendment to the clinic zoning amendment. Uh, my name is I don't know if I quite said that right, but item number 11. My name is Darlene. We met Oi M. And I'm in Campbell County, live in Lynchburg, Virginia. So, I uh appreciate your attention to this matter. Thank you so much. Strongly support it.

Hi, my name is Renee Tanny. Um, I live in Rusburg. Um and um I am calling in regards to number 11. Um and I am against abortion. I am a Christian, a believer in Jesus Christ. And I know that um if Lynchburg became an abortion town and people are coming from everywhere, well, I think that the Lord would judge this area. uh there will be judgment because the Lord does not want people to abort babies. That is killing life and we are for life. So we are not in favor of creating a loophole to possibly gain um residential access to having a um abortion clinic in Lynchburg. Um so we are very much against it um and really don't want judgment come upon um Lynchberg or surrounding towns uh because of uh bad things coming in. So thank you very much. Bye-bye.

Good good morning. This is for January 27th Tuesday's meeting, city council's meeting. This is Susan Stole. I am at 18 Westdale Drive, Lynchburg, Virginia 24501, and I'm calling to support the agenda item number 11, abortion clinic zoning amendment. Um, there are numerous reasons why I want this amendment. Um, first off, it preserves community harmony. Um, it will keep protest from being in our city. um regarding that um it will it it will protect neighborhood near schools and churches. Um this is something I don't believe most citizens of Lynchburg um that most citizens do not want that are living here want abortion clinics in our city. So this really helps limit that. Um, it also requires public process if one would try to come and be established here. And we do not, like I said, we do not want abortion in Lynchburg. I do not want it in my backyard. I do not want it in all of Virginia. So, this is where we can start is just our city not having um having to put limits and hopefully not having it at all. So, thank you so much. Um appreciate taking down my call and my name, my address, and making note of it. Thank you.

I'm calling regarding the council meeting for January 27th. And the um agenda item number is 11 regarding the abortion clinic zoning amendment. My I am um my name is Pira Wilson. My address is 52 Jessup Way, Apartment 101, Lynchburg, Virginia. and I am calling in support of the abortion clinic zoning amendment. Thank you.

Uh yes. Uh my name is Sandra Gzo. I am a Lynchberg uh resident. Um, and I am planning uh whether permitting to be attending the meeting, the public hearing on Tuesday at 700 p.m. I know that um there's a possibility it could be rescheduled, I guess, if there was weather issues. So, I'll be checking on that. But I also just wanted to leave a brief message to say that I am in complete support. The reason why I'm calling is um agenda and the item number is 11 which is abortion clinic zoning amendment. So I am totally 1,000% in support of this agenda item and I pray that you would pass this. In a word, we don't need any more abortion clinics trying to come into this area. We need to save lives, not lose them. And so I encourage every council member to think about the fact that they can be on that council and place a vote because they have life themselves. Their mother gave them life, meaning gave you all life, gave me life. And um so let's use the fact that we are alive because our mother gave us life to help save babies in our area. and please pass this amendment. Uh looking forward to being at the meeting. God bless you all. Thank you. My phone number is 434 420301. Thank you.

This is Gail Knight. I live at 111A Valley Drive, Lynchburg 24502. And I support agenda item number 11. abortion clinic zoning amendment.

Hello. I'm calling in regards to the council meeting Tuesday, January 27th at 700 p.m. I am calling um in regards to agenda item number 11, the abortion clinic zoning amendment. Um I am against having abortion clinics um in Lynchburg and um just some uh key points just uh well one I'm pro life um against that um from before being born to um life at um any age and um your whole life. And so um but um since this specifically addresses the abortion clinics um we do not want them in our community. Um need to um just it's hasn't been here before and it's not welcome. Um and this should be um not allowed and um there needs to be uh I believe council approval um that there isn't any loophole along uh the abortion clinics and neighborhood districts um because it would not preserve the community. Um there could be protests, police presence, um just protecting the neighborhoods near schools and churches. Um and yeah, just is not

not right. And so we ask on behalf of me and my family that uh this be considered and no abortion clinics be um put in our neighborhoods in Lynchburg as a destination. Um my name is Julie Minard. Uh address Lynchber. Um and um yes. Thank you for your consideration. I think that was everything you needed. Thank you. Bye-bye.

Hello, this is Laura Bardi residing at 1023 Parammont Avenue in Lynchburg. My phone number is 4342587668. I'm calling regarding the public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, January 27th at 700 p.m. The agenda item number is 11, the abortion clinic zoning amendment. I would like to preserve the community harmony with reasonable limits, not the prohibition. um that it would require a public process and that it would protect neighborhoods near schools and churches. Thank you so much. Hi, my name is Sharon Re. I am supporting agenda item number 11, which is the abortion clinic zoning amendment. I would like to point out that it preserves community harmony. We don't have a bunch of protests and police presence in the area. It has reasonable limits, not pro prohibition. It protects neighborhoods near schools and churches. It requires public process. And it prevents an abortion destination status that we do not want to be. This is not what I pay my taxpayer dollars for and this is not what I want in my town in Lynchburg. So, I am asking you to go ahead and um and support this agenda item and uh and I thank you very much for continuing to listen to the constituents of your neighborhoods and districts in Lynchburg. Yes, this is in regard to council meeting on Tuesday, January 27th at 7 PM. I'm calling in support of agenda item number 11, abortion clinic zoning

amendment. My name and my wife are Greg and Donna Edy. We are at 106 Graves Drive, Forest, Virginia. And uh I know that we're in Forest, but we still uh we live right next to Lynchburg. and we are uh in favor of the amendment to restrict uh abortion zoning without the council's permission. Uh thank you so much. My name is Mike Little. I'm a resident of Lynchburg, Virginia. I live at 1611 15th Street. Uh I'm speaking about agenda item 4 or IV.1 uh on January 27, 2026 uh which is the proposed zoning ordinance amendment to regulate abortion clinics. And I would like to urge the council to vote no on that. Um first of all by voting no you will indicate that you trust the judgment of the planning commission because they have recommended a no vote and this commission was appointed by this body they have studied it thoroughly and they voted against it so I recommend that you do the same. Uh the Republican party with which every member of city council except for Dr. Wilder is affiliated has publicly stated that they are against government overreach. Um many of the members of city council have made similar statements to vote no on that proposal is consistent with that and gives you a golden opportunity to put your money where your mouth is. Uh to vote yes on this would be wrong for a variety of reasons. Uh it would limit the area where medical practices or clinics can be located if they perform any of these services to just a very small portion of the city. Uh this would be less safe for the

patients because most medical practices are located in the immediate vicinity of the hospital so that in case something happens if there's a life-threatening emergency that they may not be equipped to handle there that the patient can be transported quickly, easily and safely to the emergency room uh potentially saving their life. Uh, another consideration is that in the United States there's a history of violence against the staff of uh, quote abortion clinics unquote. Uh, to single out these facilities uh, we subject them to added risk and medical decisions need to be kept between the patient and the medical professional. uh we all need to stay in our lane. Uh doctors are not going to try to tell you um how to make a city budget. You need to do tell them what kind of p what kind of things they can do in their practice. If they are uh performing a service which is legal which they are trained to do that um they have determined that their patient needs and that their patient has determined that they want then you have no right to restrict them. You have no right to tell them that where they can do it or where they cannot do it. So I want to thank each of you in advance for doing the correct thing and voting no on this proposed zoning amendment. Thank you.

I'm responding to the cancelled meeting for tonight. I don't know when the meeting is going to be. Um calling on agenda item number 11. I would support that agenda and the abortion clinic zoning amendment to preserve community harmony to have limits and to protect neighborhoods and schools and churches and to prevent abortion destinations in our in our state by people that are coming from out of state for abortions. Um, please pass this agenda. Please pass this uh here this item number 11 as um it's something that I would support. My name is Esther and I live in Lynchburg on 422 on on Pette Circle off of Enterprise. Somebody on the board on the council they're trying to vote down the idea that people who want abortions 20 um what did what did she say? Hang on. Veronica said that they're 24% of of abortions in Virginia or outofstate abortions are people that come from other states to Virginia and we're trying to stop that. Stopping abortions is one thing, but there should be no reason for people to come to Virginia for abortions from out of state. That's one of the things that they're trying to change. Um, it's the strongest legal defense against Lynburg becoming an abortion destination

for outofstate moms like has happened in Rowan Oak since Row was overturned. So, there we go. Doing some weird things, huh? Yes, my name is Andrea Yasis and I live in Lynchburg 2011 Meredith Place and I'm calling in regard to the ordinance on abortion clinic zoning and that will be discussed at the public hearing which um is coming later this month. Um, it it will be on Thursday, February 12th. So, I would like to ask council to support the abortion clinic zoning amendment uh for many reasons. I think it's respectful to all parties involved. It does not prohibit abortion, but at the same time, it respects the beliefs of many of the citizens of Lynchberg who feel quite deeply that all life is sacred and that truly abortion is murder and it is murder of infants. And according to biblical Old Testament um literature, many people in Lynchburg believe that that is a heinous crime that will be punished. So I don't think it's fair to disrespect the viewpoints of so many citizens and at the same time it does allow those who wish to have abortions to have abortions in this town. Um, so I feel that the amendment is fair and just and

respectful to all parties and I strongly urge city council to support abortion clinic zoning and and to to have have regulations on where abortion clinics can be built. Thank you. Yes, this is Gloria Thutle and this is for the city hall meeting on February the 12 at 6:00 p.m. I am unable to attend, but I'd like to um support abortion clinic zoning amendment preserve community harmony. No protest, no police presence. reasonable limits, not prohibition. Protects neighborhoods near schools, churches, park, historic districts, requires public process and consideration. Prevents Lynchberg from being abortion destination status. Thank you. I am a Lynchberg resident, Deborah Trevar. I live on Holland Street and I'm leaving a public comment for the February 12th city council meeting. I support the abortion clinic zoning amendment. I want our Lynchberg to be a city that the that protects human lives, not destroys them. I want to see uh the blessing of God on our city, not his righteous indignation. So, please vote in favor of the abortion clinic zoning amendment on February 12th. Thank you. My name is Kathy Wills. I live at 1273 Stony Ridge Boulevard. I'm calling about

the abortion clinic zoning ordinance amendment. I don't have the number of that, but it's the abortion clinic zoning ordinance amendment. I'm calling to ask you to vote yes for the ordinance. I support it to limit where the abortion clinics can be located. We need to protect our children in the schools and our churches do not need to be looking out and seeing these kind of clinics in their surrounding areas. I ask you to follow your conscience on this when it comes to children and for those of us who are offended by these type of things. Thank you and God bless you.

Hi, my name is Deborah Maxi. I live in Lynchburg, Virginia. And I would like to say that I am voting not to support I I want to support the abortion clinic zoning ordinance amendment that restricts where abortion clinics can be located in the city. It's up for a vote on February the 12th at 6. And I I am against abortion and abortion clinics and I want to limit where abortion clinics can be li located. I believe that it affirms this would affirm the dignity and value of human life. It upholds the importance of moral order and a common good in city planning. This amendment helps preserve harmony in our community and it reduces protest and the need for increased police presence because I believe there will be a lot of resistance to this. It protects neighborhoods near schools, churches, parks, historic districts. It reinforces Lynchberg's identity as a community grounded in faith, family, and respect for life. It reflects a commitment to protecting most valuable members of our community. It supports a culture that values responsibility, compassion, and care for families. It respects the conscious right of residents who do not wish to live near abortion facilities. So, I'm fully in support of the abortion clinic zoning ordinance amendment. Thank you. My number is 434-5347525.

My name is Barbara Teavale. I live at 239 Warwick Lane. I am calling regarding February 12th meeting. Agenda item two. I strongly support the abortion clinic zoning ordinance amendment. As a mother, an educator, scientist, I am deeply invested in the health, safety, and moral direction of our community. That clinics should not be located near schools, churches, parks, cultural and recreational facilities, or historic districts. These are spaces intended for learning, reflection, family life, and community connection. Zoning exists to protect these places, and this amendment does exactly that by upholding moral order and the common good in city planning. Abortion clinics in general bring division, violence, and unrest into communities across the US. Their presence often results in protests and requires presence of police and first responders. This amendment will help to preserve community harmony by reducing those tensions and the need for additional security measures, allowing our city to remain peaceful and safe. From a practical perspective, I would much rather see public resources directed towards schools, infrastructure, and essential services. investments that strengthen families and improve quality of life rather than being diverted to manage conflict and

disruption. Most importantly, this amendment reflects who we are as a city. It reinforces Lynchberg's identity as community grounded in faith, family, and respect for life. and it supports a culture that values responsibility, compassion, and care for families. Zoning decisions send a message about what a community chooses to protect, and this amendment affirms our shared values. This amendment is not about division or judgment. It is about responsible governance, protecting neighborhoods, and preserving the character and values of Lynchburg. I respectfully urge you to vote yes. Thank you.

Yes. Hello, my name is Sophia Gavage. I reside at 239 Varic Line. I'm calling regarding the February 12 meeting. I support agenda item two. I strongly support the abortion clinic zoning ordinance. amendment. I'm grandmother, mother, and former educator and I speak out of deep care for well-being of our community and future generation. I believe that certain industry particular abortion clinic should not be placed near churches, schools, cultural centers, recreational facility and historic districts. Um those are space meant for learning, reflection, family life and community building. Zoning exists to protect the character and safety of those places and this amendment does exactly that. Across the country, abortion clings are known to bring division, protest activity and unrest into neighborhoods where they are placed. Communities often experience increased tension and a great burden on police and the first responders. I want Lynburgg to remain a city that prioritize safety, peace, and harmony, not one that invites conflict into residential and family center areas. From a practical standpoint, the resources required to manage protest and security could be far better used elsewhere. I would much rather see our city time, attention and funding invested in our schools, save their roads and essential services, things that truly strengthen family and improve quality of life for everyone. Most importantly, abortion clings do not reflect linger community values. This is a city root in faith, family, and deep respect for the dignity of human life. zoning decision community what SCG chooses to protect and

prioritize and this amendment affirms that Lynchburg values life community stability and through full planning. The ordinance is not about hostility or judgment. It is about responsible governance protecting neighborhoods and preserving the moral and civic fabric of our city. I respectfully urge you to vote yes. Thank you.

This is Jonathan Hill, residence 121 Overlink Court, Lynchburg, Virginia 24503. I'm calling to speak about the meeting on Thursday, February 12th, agenda 1.2. um just voicing my opinion that uh there does need to be strict regulation on where abortion clinics are located in the city of Lynchburg. Thank you.

Good morning. My name is Eli Rogers. I'm calling about the potential for abortion clinics to be in Lynchburg City and surrounding areas. I certainly would um hope and pray that we do not have any abortion clinics in the area, but if we absolutely have to and the board deems it necessary, then I would strongly advise that they are not allowed anywhere within a school, school district or churching areas. Um if it needs to be near a medical facility, um again, I would prefer not to, but uh I think that's the wisest thing. I appreciate your guys um work um and continue to work hard for your citizens. Thank you. Hello, my name is Kelly Allen and my address is 150 Oakview Drive in Monroe, Virginia. And we have students that attend there at Liberty and we also um do business in Lynchburg, but we had heard that there was a possibility of a vote coming up this Thursday. I don't know the agenda item number, but it's one to allow abortion clinics to place themselves wherever they would like. And so, um, I'm calling to say that we would like to, uh, have some restrictions placed on that so that they're not allowed to be placed in within so many so much distance of schools or churches or, you know, they there are restrictions. They just can't plant themselves wherever they would like. So, I am voting in favor of these restrictions and just wanted to make my voice known. My phone number is 3045822519 and again it's Kelly Allen. Thank you. Bye-bye.

Hi, my name is Larry Whitaker. I live in the city of Boris which is right next door to Lynchburg and I was just going to comment on the fact that um you are having an abortion meeting this week about opening um abortion clinics that there's a loophole in the law saying that it can be opened by uh next to schools or churches or any place and I just uh hope that you get you you change that law to where there is a districting law um so that we don't need to have abortion. I don't believe in abortion clinics at all, but if there must then that they're not next door to schools or churches. Uh thank you very much. Bye.

Hi, this is Elizabeth Hill. My address is 121 Overlink Court. I'm calling regarding the meeting on Thursday, February 12th and the agenda number is 1.2. Um, I'm calling that I am in support of strict regulations and guidelines as to where abortion clinics can go. Um, like not in your schools, not in your churches, things like that. So, strict strict guides with that. Um, thank you so much. Have a great day. Bye. This is Antinet Ferisi at 2910 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia 24503. I'm calling in regards to Thursday, February 12th, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Meeting 1.2 on the agenda that I am asking for strict policy on where abortion clinics may go. Please have my vote registered.

My name is Janet Cororic. I'm a city resident at 7128 Peach Tree Road in Lynchburg. And I'm calling with regarding to the meeting taking place on Thursday, February the 12th, 2026. And the ordinance number is 0-26 considering the placement of abortion clinics. And I am opposed to abortion clinic being allowed to be placed anywhere in the city of Lynchburg. They should be restricted so that they are not in consideration of a location near public schools, churches and things like that. So, I am asking our city council to vote against abortion clinics being placed in those locations. Thank you for this consideration.

Good morning. I'm calling about the uh upcoming uh city council meeting to discuss restriction on abortion clinics. And my name is Ian Ma. I live 103 McKenna Circle in Boonesboro. And uh again, I'm in favor of putting restrictions in place on abortion clinics and hope the council uh votes in uh in that direction. Thank you.

This is Tim Martin. Um I'm a central Virginia resident. Um I am calling in reference to the zoning ordinance for abortion clinics in the city of Lynchburg. Uh I strongly support that they should have to go through the same process uh that any other business would go through before opening such a clinic in the Lynchburg area. Thank you.

Hello, my name is Teresa Henderson and I am a citizen of central Virginia. I am calling to implore you to vote down the me the measure that would allow abortion clinics to be built anywhere in our Commonwealth of Virginia near schools, near churches, wherever they want. They need to go through the same process that any business goes through by going and doing all of the paperwork and everything that would be associated with a new business. I implore you to please put a stop to this awful bill and protect our children. Thank you.

Hi, this is for the Thursday meeting this coming Thursday, February the 12th. U my name is Tiffany Tilly. I live in um my address is Lynchburg, Virginia. And I was just calling in and um in hopes that you would have the abortion clinics to also have the same um ordinance zones and things of that nature that all other places have that they would have to go through the same process as other companies and businesses. Thanks so much. Bye-bye.

Hey, I'm Henry Lee. I live in Leburg, Virginia. And uh it's this next council meeting. He's supposed to be voting on abortion rights uh limits where they can go and I say they do need limits on the abortion rights uh clinics in Lynburg, Virginia. Thank you.

Hi, my name is Avery Miller and I am a student at Liberty University. I wanted to call and talk to you guys about the meeting that is happening this Thursday, the 12th. I um think that it is the right thing to do to put these restrictions in place for Planned Parenthood and wanted to voice my opinion and voice that this is the best thing to do for our county and Virginia. Thank you.

Yes, my name is Dale Dillard. I live in Ela Vista, Virginia. I'm giving you a message. My concern about locations for abortion clinics. I want all locations restricted by your Lynchberg city council. Please, it's imperative to keep the abortion clinics away from schools and churches. The meeting coming up is this Thursday night. Um, our pastor did not give us a case number, but it's referring to restricting locations for abortion clinics. Thank you so much. This is in reference to city council meeting on February the 12th. Uh agenda number 11. I do wish that uh it would go through that abortion clinics have to be like any other business to get approval for being able to set up their business and where they are uh able to set the business up. Thank you. Oh, my name is Jane Shelton. I live at 113 Dreaming Creek Drive, Lynchburg, Virginia 24502. Thank you.

Hello, my name is Paul Carrington Edmonds. I'm a resident of Lynchburg City. Um I live off of Bloxy Road and my zip code is 24503. Uh I was just calling because uh I do support more restrictions on the zoning uh of abortion clinics. I don't believe that they should be uh next to churches and schools and I think that it should be uh a little bit more of a process for these places to be uh brought up. Thank you.

Hi, my name is Roa Murray. I live at 1470 Lake Manor Drive, Forest, Virginia, and I'm calling regarding the meeting on Thursday, February 12th, item 11, agenda 026. I do think there needs to be restrictions in the abortion facility locations and uh I'm calling to to uh stress that. So I definitely would like to go on record as saying I restrict I feel that there needs to be a restriction on the abortion res of facility locations. And again my name is Roto Murray. Thank you. Hello. I'm calling in reference to the meeting uh this coming Thursday, February 12th, agenda item 1.2. And I am in favor of the council adopting ordinance number 0-26 amending and reenacting the Lynchburg City Code under its zoning ordinance to regulate abortion clinics. My name is Nelly Smith and I live at 3445 Ivy Link Place here in Lynchburg 24503. Thank you very much.

Uh yes, this is Carl Parra, A15 New Hampshire Avenue. I'm calling about the meeting for this Thursday coming up. Uh I want to give my opinion and appreciate you guys having a meeting about abortion and situation in Lynchburg. Thank you. Christy Hutcherson at 812 New Hampshire Avenue. I'm calling in regards to the meeting February 12th, agenda number 11. I would like abortion clinics to have restrictions and to be approved like any other business in the city of Lynchburg. Thank you.

My name is Jerry Murray. I live in Forest, Virginia, and I'm calling about the council meeting on February 12th about item 11, ordinance 026. I am strongly for abortion restrictions. Thank you. and for the restrictions locations and facility locations.

I am prolife and disagree with the current bill that is on the desk by our governor to end life. I am pro-life. My name is Michelle Spain. 43441-5436.

Yeah. Hi, my name is Terry Sepanzi and it's reference a council meeting that's coming up this coming Thursday and I don't know the uh the item number but it's reference abortion clinics. I don't want abort I want abortion clinics to be restricted in such a way that they can't just pop up anywhere. They have to go through and get approval so they don't pop up by schools, by churches, etc. and I'm at uh 1610 Hooper Road, Forest, Virginia. Thanks. Take care. Bye.

Oh, yes. My name is Brian Becker. I live in Forest, Virginia, and I'm calling about the meeting for Thursday, February 12th at 7 o'clock. Not sure where the agenda item is, but it's about being able to put um abortion clinics right next to schools and churches. I do not agree with that, and I'd appreciate if that does not happen. Thank you very much. Hi, I am calling about the city council meeting this Thursday, the 12th and I am a residential student at Liberty University and I believe we should put restrictions on abortion cl.

Good afternoon. My name is John Smith and I reside at 3445 Ivy Link Place here in Lynchburg, Virginia. I'm calling in reference to the city council meeting this Thursday, February 12th, and the agenda item 1.2. I'm in favor of city council adopting the ordinance 026 amending and reacting um Lynchburg City Code under its uh zoning ordinance to regulate abortion clinics. Thank you so much for considering my request. Hi, this is Dr. Michael Hart. I'm a resident here uh locally and my phone number is 545293072. I'm calling for this Thursday's uh city council meeting to express my serious concern about the need to make sure that any abortion clinic is treated with the same uh authority or legal process of any other business and that there not be any exclusions made so that they can set up shop anywhere they wish such as across from schools or churches whatnot. very ser significant uh moral issue in my opinion uh one which I think we need to standardize for all businesses and there they should not be given any exclusion or preferential treatment. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.

Yes sir. This is Stuart Henderson and I'm calling reference to the abortion clinic um thing and I personally don't think abortion clinics should be here period but most of all there's no reason in the world for them to get preferential treatment. They should have to go through exactly the same thing as any business. So I I vote no. Do not let them just walk in here. Thank you.

Yes, my name is Sandra Vance. I'm at the 4905 Sycamore Place in Lynchburg and I'm calling about um 026 uh regarding the abortion clinic um placement uh that be held on February the 12th. And I want to uh say that I think that the account the um council members should definitely vote that uh the abortions clinic should not be located next to schools or churches. And uh I wanted to leave that message and it's like I said pound 0-26 on February the 12th meeting. I just wanted to let you know that uh I feel like that that they should take this up and uh and make sure that that these abortion clinics are not located next to schools and their churches and they're very monitored as far as where they're able to be set up. Thank you. Bye-bye.

Hi, this is Lynn Tally. Um, I'm calling in reference to the council meeting um this Thursday, February 12th. And the item number, I believe, is number 11, ordinance number 026- something. I don't see this the rest of it. My name is Lynn Polly. T is in Tom O L Y. I live at 215 Winhurst Drive 2452 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Zip code 24502. I I think my I tried to call the first time. I don't know if it I was successful. So, I'm calling just to state my view on the zoning regulations. I feel like abortion clinics should be under the same zoning regulations as all other businesses. Thank you for taking my call. Hi, my name is Phil Forsy. I live at 4107 Tmont Street in the city and I'm calling in regards to the council meeting of this Thursday, this coming Thursday. Uh I would just like to register my belief, my opinion. I'm absolutely opposed to allowing abortion clinics to locate wherever they want to within the city of Lynchburg. And I'd like to see uh restrictions placed on the ability of u abortion clinics or abortion clinic operators uh to do that here in town. Thank you.

Hello, this is Commander James Denmark. I live in Lynchburg City um 112 Meredith Place. This is concerning the meeting that's scheduled for this Thursday um second week in February of 2026 concerning voting on abortion clinic um permits and so forth. I am in favor of restricting abortion clinics in the vicinity of churches and um other places of worship and also schools. And uh again, I am in favor of placing restrictions and requiring permits as every other business would for uh around places of worship and public schools and obviously private schools. Thank you all very much. Have a wonderful blessed day. Bye-bye.

Hi, I'm calling in reference to the February 12th city council meeting um public hearing. I'm calling in reference to the 1.2 two, uh, consideration of adopting the ordinance 0-26- undetermined, amending and reenacting the Lynchburg City Code under its zoning ordinance to regulate abortion clinics in the city. I'm in favor of regulating abortion clinics, uh, not having them be across the street from schools or churches. and uh my last name is Zipperer and I live on Victoria Avenue in Lynchburg.

Hello. I am calling in reference to a Lynchburg City Council meeting this Thursday, February 12th and agenda item 1.2. I am in favor of the council adopting ordinance number 0-26 amending and reenacting Lynchburg City Code under its zoning ordinance to regulate abortion clinics. My name is Harriet Maghard and I reside at 3448 Ivy Link Place, Lynchburg, Virginia. Thank you. Hi, my name is Rebecca Shupe and I um actually live in North Carolina um calling my daughter goes to Liberty and heard about the town council wanting to place limits on where abortion clinics can set up and I am calling to um agree in the passing of the limitations required for abortion clinics. near schools and um churches. My phone number is 919-6457458. You want to give me a call back? Thanks.

I'm calling about the February 12th council meeting at 6 and I'm talking about agenda number 1.2. My name is Jared Teter and I live in 1420 Tucker Terrace, Evington, Virginia. Um and I I just want to say I absolutely believe that we should put restrictions on abortion clinics within the city of Lynchburg. My name is Linda Freeman. My phone number is 434-8512040. While I no longer live in Lynchburg, I was um a resident there for 2 and a half years and my family, extended family do live there. as they told me about the uh Lynchberg City Council um talking about abortion clinics and I'm calling to say please in the name of Jesus Christ do not build abortion clinics next to schools churches etc. uh in my opinion according to God's word they are murder mills and uh we need to do things God's way and obey him and abortion is murder and so these shouldn't even be built period but certainly if the world and its ways is pushing in this direction and has no regard for life before the womb or in the womb. It's an abomination to think. Uh it would be okay to be put next to schools and churches. Um although I would hope that those

churches it would be next to if they if it does pass would then have another opportunity to outreach to those poor women in the crisis pregnancies who need the encouragement and the help to have their babies versus live with the guilt of killing their unborn. I pray this in Jesus' name that somebody wakes up to this evil and does their part to put an end to it. God bless whoever's listening. Bye now. Hi, this is Heather Amber. I am in the city of Lynchburg. I live here. Um, I am calling in reference to the city council meeting on Thursday, February 12th. This is for the consideration of adopting the ordinance to amend and act the zoning ordinances for regulating abortion clinics. We absolutely need to regulate those and restrict those as much as possible. Thank you so much. Hi, my name is James Smith and I'm a citizen of the Lynchburg. Um, and I'm calling in regard to the um February 12th um date uh that talks about the uh amendment mandates for abortion clinics. And I do believe that there should be limits and that abortion clinics should be required to meet the same zoning requirements as any other business. I also believe that uh they should not be uh allowed to be in places uh near uh places of worship or schools or places like that as well. So I just wanted my voice to be heard and um I appreciate

the time and thank you very much. Bye. Hi, my name is Ann Smith. I'm a resident of um central Virginia and it's a zoning meeting that will take place February 12th at 6:00 p.m. regarding abortion clinics. And I am for um abortion clinics um to have to meet the same standards as other local businesses and not to be near places of worship schools or parks. Thank you.

Uh this is Judson Abler. My residence is in Lynchburg, Virginia 24503 postal code. Um just calling to say that I support the additional uh requirements for abortion agencies having to go through zoning um you know requirements and so on. Um I don't know the case number or anything like that but just wanted to say I am in support of those additional requirements. Thank you.

Yes. Good afternoon. My name is Eric Faith. Uh I live at 42 Ballard Court, Lynchburg, Virginia 24501. Um I've just come to understand that there's a a here a uh vote this coming Thursday um that will take place regarding um abortion clinics coming to Lynchburg. Um just wanted to state my concern with this. I'm vehemently opposed to the idea of um welcoming abortion clinics. I think it's aggressively diametrically opposed to uh the core values um that our country was built upon and that residents of this great nation still abide to. Um vehemently oppose a vote that would bring abortion clinics to Lynchburg. Please understand I was raised to disagree uh with humility and peace. So that is how I come today. understanding that not everybody in the world feels the same way that I do about every topic of great importance. However, I do just want to again state my concern and belief that we should not welcome in Lynchburg Abortion Clinic. Thank you and God bless.

My name is Michelle Westbrook. I live in Evston, Virginia, and I'm calling regarding the meeting that's going to happen Thursday at 7 PM. Um, and I'm wanting to be against the permit for the abortion clinic. It's unethical and there are many other ways to prevent uh delivering of a baby and um killing of that child born or unborn. Therefore, I'm against the clinic that is being discussed and planned to be uh without the planning and without permit and without the zoning and everything else that's needed for such construction. Thank you. Hi, my name is Kristen Garinger and I am a resident in Rusburg, Virginia and Campbell County and I am calling about the um restrictions on the abortion clinic that's going to be discussed on February the 10th in that meeting and I just wanted to say that as a citizen of this area, I believe there should be restrictions on the abortion clinics if I really don't think there should be any allowed to be here at all. Thank you.

Hi, my name is Christy Ber. I'm calling regarding your council meeting for this Thursday that is February the 12th regarding the abortion clinics. I believe that they need to have to be zoned and go through the same ordinances as any business place. Um so that is how I feel about that and I am a citizens here of the central Virginia Lynchburg area. Um thank you and have a great day.

Hi there. My name is Erica Reyes. I reside at 107 Woodbury Lane here in Lynchburg, 24502. And I'm just calling in about Tuesday's meeting, the city council uh meeting on Tuesday, February 10th. Um I am calling to ask for restrictions on abortion clinics here in Lynchburg. is I am pro-life and I believe it matters where we have these um yeah these protests and the buildings here that we need restrictions on abortion clinics. Thank you so much. God bless and again this is Erica Reyes at 434 3827102. Thank you. Bye-bye.

Hello, my name is Cindy Horn. I live in the Lake Vista neighborhood. Excuse me. I um am calling regarding I don't know the agenda number, but I'm calling regarding a meeting that I believe um will be held tomorrow um Monday, February 9th. um my uh regarding the Planned Parenthood zoning uh requests. Anyway, I would like to voice my opinion and um ask that your council would just treat Planned Parenthood um as any other uh business, that they would not have favored status. um and they uh given so I would hope that you would take that up. I I don't believe that they should have a favored status. I believe that they should go through the same zoning business rules that every other business has to abide by. Um thank you so much. Bye-bye.

Hi, my name is Shelley Jenkins. I live in Forest, Virginia. I'm calling in reference to the meeting uh this Thursday where you'll be discussing um um a bill or or changes to um abortion clinics in Lynchburg. I just want to express my opinion that I am in support of these uh clinics having to um undergo regulations and cannot be zoned uh near a school or a church. Um I think that's it. Thank you. Bye-bye. Thank you. My name is Marta Hernandez. My address is 45 Mberry 24502, Lynchburg, Virginia. I support abortion cleaning Sony at Magn. Thank you. God bless you.

Put restrictions on abortion clinics in Lynchburg, Virginia. Hi, my name is Camila Rosen Hernandez. My address is 45 Mberry Circle, Lynchburg, Virginia 24502 and I am calling to support abortion clinic sun and thank you. My number is 786 379996. Thanks for yog restrictions on your abortion clinic by 3:00 tomorrow.

Hello, I am a residential student at Liberty University. I am calling concerning the February 12th um talk concerning the abortion bill and I would just like to say that I believe that we should put restrictions on abortion clinics. That is very important and I believe that many constituents in this area would agree with me. Thank you so much for your time and have a blessed day. Hi there. My name is Susan Bennett. I live in the city of Lynchburg. There's a council meeting this Thursday, February the 8 9 10 12th in Lynchburg, Virginia. And I would like to encourage each of you to impose restrictions on where abortion clinics can be established or set up in the city of Lynchburg. Do not I would do not want them near churches near established churches or any church or any school. Um, I would appreciate your consideration on this stand and um, just appreciate your service for our ci for our citizens here in Lynchburg, Virginia. Thank you very much. Have a blessed day.

My name is Donna Joy. My address is 331 Wildwood Road, Appamatics, Virginia. I'm calling about the council meeting this Thursday, February the 12th, 2026. I'm calling about the um I'm a citizen of the central Virginia area and I believe restrictions should be on the abortion clinics in the city of Lynchburg. Thank you.

Yes. My name is Jeff Jamerson. I live at 227 Ivy Drive in Lynchburg, Virginia. I would like to uh ask the city council to enact uh not having abortion clinics near schools or churches or whatever and put in the correct measures so that can't happen. I think the uh meeting is for Thursday night. Thank you.

My name is Crystal Poston. I live in the Lynchburg area here nearby and I am calling in regards to the meeting on Tuesday, February 10th regarding the zoning amendment that is coming into um effect possibly uh to vote on to heavily restrict um and effectively ban future abortion clinics. I am in full support of amending this to restrict uh abortion clinics. um from operating um at all and also from um operating within uh certain areas of residential schools, parks, and churches. Uh my name is again Crystal Pollston and it's 1124 North Fairway Drive, Forest, Virginia. Thank you.

My name is Elizabeth Purdue. I'm a resident of Central Virginia. I am calling on regards to the um meeting on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. I do not have the agenda number um but I would like to let it be known that I am against an abortion clinic being in Lynchburg, Virginia. I am a uh Campbell County resident but a central Virginia resident and I would like my vote or my opinion to be known. Thank you. Bye.

Hello, my name is Leslie Burgess. I am a citizen of central Virginia. I'm calling in reference to the council meeting for Lynchburg on Thursday, February the 12th at 6:00, 2026. And it's reference to the reproductive rights. Um, and I believe absolutely there should be restrictions on abortion clinics within the city of Lynchber. I I own property at 3437 Forest Brook Road and I'd like to uh speak towards the um meeting on this coming Thursday where you're going to do the zoning proposed changes for abortion clinics. And I would like to put my input in that I would I think it's a bad idea to have it near a school, near a church, near a place where there's children. Overall, I'd rather not see it at all period in the city. But in those places, it definitely needs to not be in those areas. So that would be my input. Thank you very much. My name is David Hamill and um look forward to seeing you at the meeting Thursday night. I'm sure it's going to be full. This message is for the next uh upcoming council meeting and um a concerned citizen living at 1655 Austin Bill Road. And my concern is that u the there's a vote coming up for rezoning uh to change the zoning laws such that uh not to allow uh an abortion clinic to be located uh anywhere near a church or a school or a

hospital. And I would uh like the city council to seriously consider voting uh in the affirmative to change the zoning laws to prevent uh that from happening so that we don't end up with a an abortion clinic uh near any of those um three establishments. My name is Jeffrey Marshall, 1655 Austinville Road, Evington 24550. Thank you. Bye.

Hello. I'm a Lynchburg citizen, live and work in Lynchburg, and I'm just calling to let you know that I support the restrictions on abortion clinics in the city of Lynchburg. Thank you.

My name is Alexander Luck and I am a college student. I live with parents at 239 Warwick Lane in Lynchburg. I'm speaking in support of agenda item two, the abortion clinic zoning ordinance amendment meeting on February 12th. I am tired of protests, disruptions, and violence that too often surround abortion clinics. Regardless of where people stand on the issue of abortion itself, these conflicts affect students, families, and neighborhoods. We need solutions that promote safety and peace, not constant confrontation. This amendment is reasonable and fair. It does not prohibit abortion and it does not restrict legal access. It simply regulates where abortion clinics may be located within the city using the same zoning principles applied to other sensitive land uses. As a student, I want to be able to learn, study, and worship in calm and non-confront places, free from disruption, harassment, or tension. This amendment helps protect those faces. This is a balanced approach that works for both sides. It reduces conflict while respecting the law and the diverse views within our community. Vote yes. Thank you for your time and service. restrict abortion clinics around Liberty University schools and churches. Yes, I'm calling about the council meeting to do with the zoning laws for abortion clinics in um Lynchburg area. Um I am fully in support of uh making the amendment to have uh zoning laws uh to put limitations on where they can be put. My name is Dion Connor and I reside

in Bedford, Virginia.

My name is Adrien Luck. I am a college student and I live at 239 Warick Lane. I support agenda item two and I speak in favor of the abortion clinic zoding ordinance amendment. What brings me here tonight is not ideology but experience. I've seen how abortion clinics often become flash points for constant protests, confrontations, and disruptions. No matter where someone stands on the issue of abortion, that level of conflict takes a real toll on students, families, surrounding, and surrounding neighborhoods. This amendment offers a measured and sensible solution. It does not ban abortion. It does not interfere with the law. It simply sets reasonable limits on where clinics can be located. Using zoning tools, the city already applies in many other situations. As a student, I want places where I can study, attend class, and worship without being exposed to harassment, noise, or tension. This approach is fair to everyone. It lowers the temperature, reduces disruption, and respects deferring viewpoints while prioritizing public safety and community well-being. For these reasons, I respectfully ask you to support and vote yes. Hi, I am I am a um Lynchburg area resident and I am against the um having any abortion in Lynchburg, an abortion clinic in Lynchburg. But I am uh voicing my opinion on the zoning that they cannot have an abortion um clinic just anywhere in our city um anywhere across um schools anywhere like that that they have to go through the city's council just like everybody else um and do the zones. So I just want to let you know. Thank you.

Good afternoon. It's Fredbine, 3198 Campbell Avenue. I'm calling regarding restrictions that need to be placed on abortion clinics in and around the city of Lynchburg. Um, referencing the meeting tomorrow um in Lynchburg at 3 p.m. Thanks. Bye.

Good evening. My name is John Bolig, B Lig. I reside at 1509 Heathwood Drive, Good, Virginia. I am calling in reference uh to a council vote that is to be taken later uh this week at the council meeting. I'm sorry I don't know its agenda number uh but it is in regards to voting for restrictions on uh abortion services in the Lynchburg area and I just highly encourage the council members to vote for restrictions on these measures. I appreciate you. Thank you. Yes. Hi, this is Charles Crowder. I'm calling in regards to the meeting that's being held on 12 February this coming Thursday. I just have a real concern about uh that abortion clinics can uh concurrently just uh start business wherever they want to in l in the city of Lynchburg. I would like the council to vote that they have to go through any process like any regular business would have to. uh and also would prefer that the council would strongly consider that they are uh not within a certain distance of schools or uh religious facilities just like uh an ABC store or other stores that would have to adhere to. Anyway, I can be reached at I do have a Lynchberg address, but I can be reached at 276734-4709. Thank you very much. Bye-bye. Hi, I am calling about the um city council meeting that's Thursday night at 7 o'clock. And I'm sorry I don't know the agenda number of it, but um I just wanted to let you know that I think it's the right thing to put the restrictions in place um so that abortion clinics

can't just be opened wherever they want to be. Um, my name is Carol Walker and I live in Forest, Virginia and I can't remember if you needed my street address, but it's 1198 McNight's Way. Um, thank you. Bye-bye.

Hi there. My name is Jordan Bailey. I live at 75 Gloucester Drive, Lynchburg, Virginia. And I'm calling about the meeting taking place on February 12th. And I'm concerned about agenda number I2. So I just wanted to give you guys some medical input that just if you're going to be having abortion clinics in the city, they should have to go through the same medical things that any other urgent care or anything else would have to go through. They should have to have the same zoning laws and and they shouldn't be getting free breaks just to be able to come in here and do this. So thanks for your time. I appreciate it. Have a good day. Bye.

Hello. My name is Julia Baker. I am a resident of Campbell County. I am calling about this uh Thursday the 12th, the council meeting. Um I favor restriction of the abortion clinic. um they should be restricted to where they can go and what they can where they can be. So I support restricting the abortion clinics and I do not know the number of the code or the number. Um thank you. Hello, my name is Jodie Walker. I live at 1506 Walker Crossing Drive, Forest, Virginia, and I'm calling in regards to the upcoming council meeting on the 12th of February, I believe. And I'm joing my opinion that I believe we should be putting restrictions on abortion clinics. Thank you so much. Bye-bye. I'm talking for the February the 12th Thursday meeting that's coming up. I am for Councilman Marty Msham would would restrict abortion clinics from opening within a thousand feet of schools, daycarees, parks, churches, libraries, and all residential zoning districts in Lynchburg. I am for him. Thank you.

My name is Ralph Hagner. work in the city of Lynchburg in a school system and I am opposed to having a abortion clinic near our school. So I on February the 12th would like to register my support for Marty Mission's proposal that the abortion clinist not be able to be within 1,000 ft of schools. And the agenda that you guys are looking at is the amendment section 35.2-113. 2-113. Thank you.

Yes, the council meeting on Thursday. I'm a citizen of central Virginia. I believe we should put restrictions on abortion clinics where they are placed. Hi, my name is Sharon Holm. I live at 612 Rhonda Road in Lynchburg and I'm calling in reference to the city council meeting on Thursday, February 12th. And I just wanted to say that I support putting restrictions on where abortion clinics can be located in the city of Lynchburg. Thank you for hearing my message and I am praying for you as you work.

Hey, my name is Christopher Lindsay uh 116 Old Post Road. This is regarding the upcoming meeting on February 12th. There's a discussion to limit the location abortion clinics can be in. I would like for that to be restricted and not near churches and schools and knock that um and please put that restriction on abortion clinic and this is in for the city of Lynchburg. Again, my last name is Lindsay 116 Old Post Road. The city council member meeting is on the 12th. Thank you for your consideration. Bye. Hi, my name is Eric Helm. I live at 6012 Rhonda Road, Lynchburg. And I'm calling uh in regard to the council meeting that you're going to be dealing with putting restrictions on the abortion clinics and I support the idea of putting restrictions on the abortion clinics. Um so, oh, it's on February 12th is the meeting. Thank you. Bye-bye.

Hello, my name is Allison Pettit. I have been uh born and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia my entire life and have never left. I am calling about the city council meeting that is for Thursday night. Um I am requesting and begging that we do not allow an abortion clinic um to be u instal to be placed in Lynchburg, Virginia. This is not what we stand for. I certainly don't want it to be near schools or churches or anything. And I really pray that is never um even an option here in Lynchburg because a lot of people love the family values and cords that we have in Lynchburg and this would certainly go against that. So I I urge and pray that the city council will vote against having an abortion clinic in Lynchburg. Thank you for your time. This is Allison Pettit and for the meeting for Thursday.

This is Tenny Rogers. I'm calling from Lynburg, Virginia, and I'm calling in reference to the restrictions on abortion clinics in Lynchburg. And I firmly believe that there should be restrictions and limitations as to locations for any of those clinics that are that do come to Lynchburg, if they do come at all. Thank you. This is Dan Rogers, 431 Sherbrook Drive, Lynchburg, Virginia. and my wife's going to tell you what I want.

Calling in reference to city council meeting on February 12th, 20126 in regards to the restrictions for abortion clinics in Lynchburg, Virginia, and we firmly agree that there should be restrictions and limitations of placement of those facilities. Thank you.

I do not want any abortion clinics to be near schools or churches. The meeting is Thursday night 12th of February. Hi, my name is Tara Clark and I work in Lynchburg at a local school and I am just calling to request that you consider keeping um imposing zoning laws and restrictions on abortion clinics and where they can locate and operate. As an educator, I do not think that abortion clinics should be allowed to be really this shouldn't be allowed at all, but to be in any proximity near schools or anywhere where there are children. So, I do ask that you please consider imposing zoning laws and restrictions where abortion clinics can locate and operate. Thank you so much. Have a great day.

Hello, my name is Jason Rojo. I'm a student at Lui University in Lunchwood. I am leaving a voicemail in regards to the city council meeting this Thursday, February 12th about agenda 1.2 about regulating the abortion clinics in Lynchburg. And I would like to encourage the council to adjust the law to restrict the abortion clinics that may be built within the city of Lynchburg. Thank you.

Hi, my name is Grace Nash. I'm a student at Liberty University and the specific issue is um the city law preventing abortion clinics from opening near schools, churches, and other buildings. The agenda number is 1.2 for the meeting and it's Thursday, February 12th. I wanted to give my input. I do not think that this is good for our community. I don't think that this is safe for our schools. I don't think it's going to be a good example to children in the schools and I don't think it's a good it's not a good look for the churches. Lynchburg is such a church oriented city. This is just not a good look. Um I don't believe in this. I don't stand for this. I don't wish to add any more abortion clinics in Lynchburg than there already are. I don't think that the people would like this, especially with Liberty here and all of the church crowd here. Um, I think it's safe to say it's pretty conservative and I don't think this would be good for our city. I appreciate them hearing the other side's perspective and trying to make it more inclusive, especially with the new bill that the governor just passed on full-term abortion. However, I don't think that this is good for our city and I don't think it's this good for our state, especially near such important establishments like schools and churches. Thank you guys for considering me as a constituent and just listening to me and hearing my needs. I appreciate you and thank you so much.

Hi, my name is Anna and I am calling in regards to the city council meeting that is taking place tomorrow. Um, I am wanting to speak on the topic of the abortion clinic. I am voting for prolife. Um, I am with Thomas Road Baptist Church and I just want to make it make my voice loud and known out there that I am against any abortion clinics opening up, especially against any churches, any schools, and any neighborhoods. and I think that they should have to go through the same loopholes that regular businesses would have to go to. So, thank you.

Hi, my name is Anastasia O'Donnell. I live at Liberty University in Lynchburg. So, that would be um flame box 203325 uh at 1971 University Boulevard. And I just heard about the agenda 1.2 two that's getting voted on this Thursday, February 12th, and how it's um is about the abortion clinics that wouldn't be opening near schools and churches and other buildings. And I just wanted to encourage you to please um vote for the law uh to pass the law just so that the clinics wouldn't open. And thank you so much and I hope you have a good evening. I am waiting a voicemail in regards to the meeting Thursday, February 12th, agenda number 1.2. My name is Ava Fel. I am a resident at Liberty University, 1971 University Boulevard, Witchburg, Virginia 24515. And I would like to express my support for the proposed law that would ban abortion clinics from opening near schools, churches, and other buildings. Thank you.

Hello, my name is Arnul Hasinto. Uh my address is 110 Buckingham Place in Lynchburg, Virginia. I'm calling in regard to this Thursday night's city council meeting in regard to the ordinance or lack thereof to abortion clinics. I have a very strong um position in having these abortion clinics restricted from being in areas such as schools um elementary schools, high schools, any place where children are near any churches and even residential areas. I fully um am committed to not having any abortion clinics at all. However, the idea that the loophole is held here for these clinics to be placed anywhere goes completely against anything that I I stand for. Therefore, I am um voicing my opinion and stating that I would highly recommend that the um city council do put restrictions onto these clinics um if they are allowed to be placed into uh Lynchburg. Once again, my name is Arnul Fointo. Uh my address again is uh 110 Buckingham Drive in Lynchburg, Virginia. My phone number is area code 805617 8652. If any of the council members wish to uh contact me in any other kind of information, please feel free to contact me at any time. Thank you very much. Have a blessed day.

Hi, this is Alisa Hassinto. I live at 110 Buckingham Drive in Lynchburg, Virginia 24502. I'm calling regarding the city council meeting this coming Thursday. Um, and I don't know exactly what the agenda number is, but it's regarding abortion clinics. And I just want to say that I believe it's the right thing to have policies in place to prevent abortion clinics from being able to be across from churches, schools, and residential areas. I believe they should have to follow um other zoning and things that other businesses have to follow and should have to be um voted on. Of course, we are completely against abortion. Um, and so we feel like at the very least the abortion clinic should have to follow the same rules that other businesses have to do and we need to protect um the children and again not let them be near churches and schools and residential areas. Um, again, Alisa Hinto, and we're hoping to attend the city council meeting this Thursday as well. Thank you so much. God bless you. Hello, my name is Pamela Nolles and I live in Bedford, the town of Bedford, and I'm calling about the um situation where we are looking to allow for abortion clinics to be allowed into our community to be built. I'm asking that we place some checks and balances, some restrictions on where they can put these

um clinics and where they can be opened. I'm asking that they're not like put near schools, churches, places where young children and children of all ages really under the age of 18, non- adults can see them from their place of residence and their place where they go to feel safe at school and at church. Um, thank you for your time. Bye.

My name is Richard Tuning. I have live at 303 Cornerstone Street and I am referencing the uh meeting that is going to take place tonight. The city council meeting is going to take place tonight. And the I don't know the agenda item, but it has to do with restricting where abortion clinics can be placed. And I am in favor of restricting where they can be and they should not be anywhere near a school or a church in any way, shape, form or fashion. So that is what I would like to say. Thank you.

Good morning. My name is Sam Mets. MTS P Box 1 138 Lynchburg 24506. Um, with regards to the upcoming uh meeting, council meeting, I'm respectfully requesting that you consider placing policies or have policies in place to prevent abortion clinics for essentially opening wherever they wish to uh in Lynchburg. I think it's very important and I ask that you really think about this, put your heart into it, your faith and and come to uh and come to the right uh of the right opinion and conclusion. Thank you.

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My name is Tim Hart. This is regard 026 212. I I do not wish to see abortion clinics or any type of uh clinic of such nature in and around uh public schools or churches in the Lynchburg area. Thank you for your considerations. Hi, my name is Brooke Anderson and um I live on Whispering Pines Court in Lynchburg, Virginia and I am calling in reference to the meeting that will be held on Thursday um with regards to zoning um restrictions for abortion clinics and um I am a labor and delivery nurse also here in Lynchburg. I work for Centra and I am very concerned about the potential for abortion clinics to come here to Lindberg without any type of zoning laws and being able to be put um wherever they would like. So um I would I'm requesting as a Lynchburg citizen that um those zoning laws go into effect for um abortion clinics. Um thank you so much. Again, my name is Broo Anderson. Um, I live on Whispering Pines Court here in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Hi, my name is Janet Richardson. Um, this is for the meeting on Thursday night. I live in Aendale Drive, Lynchburg. Um, I was just calling to show my support uh for city council voting to close the loophole uh to keep abortion clinics from opening next to schools or churches. Thank you.

This is Steve Ayella, 3400 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia, calling about the council meeting for tonight um which is Monday the 9th of February in reference to the abortion clinics uh proposal that's uh being considered for tonight. Uh I do think it is a very good idea to restrict um abortion clinics uh from uh any area near a church or near a school. Um it's a very bad idea to have abortion clinics anywhere near those institutions. Um thank you.

Good morning. This is Sarah Trip from Forest, Virginia, but I work and shop in Lynchburg and I'm calling regarding the HJ1 bill being discussed and voted on this Thursday night. I am asking restrictions be put in place to prohibit abortion clinics from being allowed to open anywhere in Lynchber. I do not want to see any abortion clinics anywhere, especially in Lynchburg or the surrounding area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I think it is a good idea to restriction,

abortion, clean so that they cannot be next to churches. So they cannot be next to services or schools. Thank you. What's your name? Say your name and address.

My name is David Ayel, capital A I E L O L O. Thank you. Hi, it's for the meeting on Thursday, February 12th at 7 p.m. This is regarding um the city hall uh the council meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday for regarding abortion. Yes, I believe it's the right decision have policies in place for abortion. and my name is Tammy Glass and my um address is 136 Jefferson Drive, Lynburg, Virginia 24502. Thank you so much. Have a good day. This is Betty Illo at 3,400 Rivermont Avenue calling to encourage the council to not allow abortion clinics near schools or churches on the at the council meeting this Thursday. Um, thank you. No, the council meeting.

Hello, this is Kimberly Taylor and my address is 144 I'm sorry, excuse me, 1545 Riley Run Road, Forest, Virginia. I am calling about the city council meeting on Thursday, February the 12th at 6 p.m. and it's in regard to agenda item 1.2. 2 or I.2. I do not reside in the city limits of Lynchburg, but I am just calling in regard to that ordinance requesting that I would prefer no abortion clinics in the Lynchburg city area. We attend church and we also our daughter is in school in the city Lynchburg city limits. So, I'm just requesting that um the abortion clinics are not allowed in the area, but if they are, then they at least have to meet the regulations of every other business in the area and that there would be restrictions around churches and schools in regard to locations of abortion clinics. Thank you so much. I appreciate all the work that the city council is doing and again we do not live I recognize we do not live in the Lynchburg city limits. However, we are very affected by the area and are in the city limits all the time for work, church and shopping. So, thank you so much and have a great day.

Yes, my name is David Heburn. Our address is 595 Indians Drive, Lynchburg, Virginia 24502. I'm calling in reference to council meeting uh for this Thursday night at uh on February the 12th and uh my comments are concerning the zoning uh issue for abortion clinics within the city. I don't know the agenda number, but I do know the topic. It's uh I know council will be considering uh adopting a zoning ordinance uh for abortion clinic clinics linking their location in the city. I fully support that and uh my recommendation is uh for the city council to uh adopt a resolution uh limiting exactly where an an abortion clinic can be located within the city limits. Thank you. Yes, I am calling about the meeting on 21226. The name is Donna Garrison. The address is 121 Yorkshire Circle, Lynchburg, Virginia 24502. I do not have an agenda number. I am calling about the zoning for the clinics. I would like it restricted for the abortion clinics. I would like it restricted where they can be put. Thank you.

I I am calling about this Thursday's council meeting in the vote about abortion centers next to churches and schools. My name is Dennis Mils. I live on 1228 Suburban Road, Lynchburg, Virginia. And I do not support allowing them to put those next to churches or schools. I think they should go through the council and keep the abortion clinics away from our schools and churches. Thank you. Goodbye.

Good morning. My name is Jonathan Fwell Jr. I'm calling on Monday at 8 a.m. uh referencing the court or the uh council meeting this coming Thursday uh concerning um abortion clinics. Uh, I don't necessarily want abortion clinics here in Lynchburg City. However, if that is a necessity, I do wish it to uh have to go through the same regulations and zoning uh that every other business has to go through. Please uh do not allow the abortion clinics uh to come into this city uh across from schools, churches, or any other uh businesses in in common areas. Thank you very much. Have a wonderful day. Hi, my name is Veronica Faith. I'm actually a resident of Forest, Virginia. Uh my son attends school though in within the Lynchburg uh city uh limits and we're very concerned about uh what is happening regarding abortion clinics possibly coming to Lynchber. And so we wanted to call and uh have our objection noted as parents of a student who attends school within Lynchburg. Um this is in reference to uh what's being heard on Thursday, February 12th. Um, again, we're very concerned and uh would speak very highly objections to any type of abortion clin clinics coming to Lynchburg City. Thank you.

Hello, my name is Paige Follow. There is a uh council meeting this coming Thursday uh the 13th um in regards to abortion clinics. and I am a resident of Lynchburg and I am a Christian. Um and uh abortion clinics very much go against um uh what I believe in. Um but if uh abortion clinics have to be in Lynchburg. Um I feel that we need to demand that they follow the proper zoning uh guidelines that every other business uh follows. I do not want my children to walk out of school or walk out of their church next to an abortion clinic. Um, so I strongly feel that uh they need to follow the zoning uh laws just like every other business. Thank you so much for your time. Bye-bye.

Hi, my name is Carol Denmark. I live at 112 Meredith Place, Lynchburg, Virginia 24503. Um, I would like to leave a a comment for the Thursday night meeting. Um, I don't know the number of the agenda item. It's on the uh abortion clinics. Um, uh, and my comment is that all abortion clinics need to be permitted. Um, just like a any kind of business. Um I disagree completely with having uh an abortion clinic near a school, a church um or any um any residence um subdivisions or whatever um that is my comment. Uh needs to be permitted just like any other business. That's what it is. A business of killing children, killing babies in the womb. And I'm very strongly against that. pro-life. Thank you.

Good morning. My name is Susan Rose. I live at 1301 Stony Ridge Boulevard in uh forest and I'm calling I don't have all the agenda numbers. I do believe that the um meeting will be this Thursday and it's on the restrict uh the um I'm sorry it's on the um keeping the restrictions on the abortion clinics. Um my telephone number is 434-5345306. I want the present restrictions that are now in place for abortion clinics to remain. Thank you very much.

Hello, this is Diane Sllamon. I live on Commerce Street in downtown Lynchburg and I'm calling um for the council meeting meeting the 12th this week at 7 o'clock. The topic is the uh permits for abortion clinic uh to be limited away from churches, away from schools, and I firmly support this. It's a very good idea that we not give them permission to be near schools or near churches. We do not want any more deaths in our community than we already have. Thank you for being strong and brave to limit where that can be. We support you in this. Thank you. This is Susan Terrell and resident of Lynchburg, Virginia. U reaching out about the abortion clinics and the zoning that that is going to be voted on. um prefer that we don't let them be too close to schools or churches or places of worship. I think that should cover everything. Thank you.

Good morning. My name is Nathan Roberts and I'm calling about the meeting this coming Thursday. I want it to be known that I want abortion clinics to have to go through the same exact business operations as any other organization or business would have to do in order to come into our city. Um, I prefer no abortion clinics here, but since that may not always be possible, I want it to be where they have to go through the same approval process through city council. Thank you guys for all that you do and we're continuing to pray for unification and collaboration and peace among the city council. Thanks. Yes, this is Richard Garmin at 111 Thornfield Drive, Lynchburg, Virginia 24502. My phone number is 543301083. I'm calling about the um city council meeting for Thursday the 12th. On item number two, I'd like to say that I I think the city should consider not having any abortion clinics near schools or similar facilities. Thank you very much. I am calling regarding this Thursday, February 12th, city council meeting. Um, I'm calling regarding item number I.2 under the public hearing section of the agenda for this Thursday's meeting. My name is Joan Garmin. I live at 111 Thornfield Drive, Lynchburg City here in W Winhurst. and I think it's the right thing to have restrictions for where abortion clinics can be built or open. Thank you. Hi, my name is Elias Muinho

and I live at 451 Addi Way in Lynchberg and I want to make a comment regarding the LBCS number 6512A about the zoning of abortion clinics. And as a resident of Lynchberg, I believe in putting restrictions on the location of abortion clinics in Lynchberg. Thank you. I appreciate your time hearing my opinion. God bless you.

Good morning. I'm Mary Thomas and I'm a voting citizen of Lynchburg and I want to register that I am um for changing the loophole that allows um abortion clinics to be uh established without going through the regular routine of the city um just the voting and other things. There's no reason for abortion clinics to be able to set up and be established anywhere and everywhere. And this is to come up with the council meeting on Thursday of this month, which will be the um 12th. Thank you. and that'll be February 12th meeting. Thank you very much.

I am a citizen of Lynchburg and I live in this area. I believe that we should absolutely put restrictions on abortion clinics within the city of Lynchburg. Thank you.

Yes, this is Patricia Davis. I live at 6000 Eagle Drive, apartment A. I'm a resident of Lynchburg, Virginia, and I'm calling um to leave a um a comment for the uh city council meeting for today, Monday, uh February 9th, uh 2026, in regards to um the locations of the abortion clinics um that is in future plans for our city. Um, I would just like to say that I would rather not have an abortion clinic um in Lynchburg, Virginia, period. But if one is decided to be here, um I would like to voice my opinion that it should not that they that they should not be located um near schools or um certain residents. Um they should not be promoted in the uh primarily in the inner city uh communities. and um and so I just wanted to um voice that um opinion and concern. Okay. Thank you. I'm calling about the meeting on Thursday, February 12th, LBCS number 6512A. I want to voice my opinion that I believe that we need to put restrictions um on the abortion clinics in Lynchburg. So my resident my name is Denise Muin 451 EDway Lynchberg 24501. So yes I believe we need to put

regulations um and limit abortion clinics from uh locations that they can operate. So, and we need to prohibit them to be in places close to residential areas, schools, churches, parks, and other space. Thank you so much. Bye-bye.

Hi, good morning. This is Shannon Woodland. I live at 1210 River Avenue in Old Firehouse 4. I um regard this message is regarding Thursday, February 12th, city council meeting. I am completely um supporting a need for policy to be in place for abortion clinics to be in Lynchburg. I um strongly support the need for policy and hope that the city council will see the need for that and um there'd be no question about it. All right. Thank you. My phone number 7576763248. Have a great day. Bye-bye.

Good morning. Um I I don't have the actual number, but I'm calling about this week's meeting and your consideration of adding um restrictions or adding rule for the placement of abortion clinics. And I think that is entirely appropriate. Um, we do it for zoning for every other use of of um, property and it it's entirely appropriate to add some sort of rules, keep them from children, for example, away from schools, that sort of thing. Thank you very much.

Counseling meeting on Thursday. I am a citizen of central Virginia and I believe that we should put restrictions where abortion clinics are to be placed. Thanks.

Uh I would like to strongly object uh to uh having abortion clinics uh anywhere and everywhere. Um and uh I would like to see that uh eliminated if possible, but uh if anything um at least limited. Thank you.

I live in Lynchburg and I'm calling regarding the uh agenda number two on February 12th meeting date, 2026. And I just would like to say that I believe the abortion clinic should be uh subject to ordinance laws uh preventing them from being located um near a church, school, etc. Thank you. Hi, I am a resident of Lynchburg and I am calling to vote for no room for abortion clinics here in the city of Lynchburg anywhere. As a matter of fact, thank you. Bye-bye. This is Christopher Webb and I'm calling regarding agenda number two uh for the February 12th, 2026 city council meeting uh regarding the ordinance and zoning laws for abortion clinics. I live in Lynch, the Lynchburg area and I believe that the uh clinic should be subject to uh zoning laws so that they are not uh located near schools, churches, etc. Thank you.

I am calling regarding the council meeting that will be taking place tomorrow night. I do not know the addendum number, but I do know that they're going to be discussing the um limitations on where an abortion clinic can be put. My name is Cheryl Stinett. I live in Forest, Virginia. I do not live in the city, but I volunteer all over places in the city in my go to church in the city. I volunteer at ministries and I'm totally opposed to any abortion clinic going anywhere near where we're trying to build people's lives and yet they can walk in and take a life. So I I just wanted to speak on that. Thank you. Goodbye. I am calling in reference to stop all three amendments for the city council meeting on February the 12th. Um, one of them being about the abortion, which is the ordinance of Z-26, consideration of adopting an ordinance amending the city code under the zoning ordinance to regulate abortion clinics. Uh, but this is Gloria Height. I am at 350 Horseman Drive in Lynburg, Virginia. Please stop all three amendments. Hello, my name is Seth Anderson, 283 Addi Way, Lynchburg, Virginia. I'm calling about the council meeting uh this Thursday, and I just wanted to state that I am opposed to any exceptions um for uh building or installing an abortion clinic in Lynchburg, Virginia. Thank you.

This is Gloria Height. I am calling to speak on behalf of my husband who is hard of hearing. We would like to stop all three amendments on this city council meeting on February the 12th and I am referring to the ordinance of 0-26 which is concerning the abortion clinic. Thank you. We at 350 Horseman Drive, Lynchburg, Virginia.

Hi, my name is Lydia Anderson. I live at 283 Addieway, Lynchburg, Virginia. I'm calling um in regards to the meeting on Thursday at 6 PM um to say that I would like the um city of Lynchburg to follow the normal um protocol for um abortion clinics. Um I want them to um follow the protocol for zoning and um not to make any exceptions. state.

I don't think that abortion clinics need to be built anywhere in the city. I think proper zoning needs to be done. Clinics should not be anywhere near a school or any other home or anything like any place such as that that and zoning laws need to be observed. Thank you.

Good morning. This is Crystal Maize, a member of the community, and I am calling in regards to the meeting that is coming up on February 12th, 2026 um for the agenda I period 2 period um regarding the consideration of adopting order ordinance number 0-26. Um I am calling as I want to let you know that um being a citizen in this area we must have regulations on abortion clinics as life is so important. So again just wanting to let you know that it's really important to have these regulations. Um if you have any questions um I hope that we're able to work this out as a community and protect all of our children and rights. Thank you and bye. My name is Zazine and I think you guys are having a meeting on Thursday this week and it's about the abortions and I just want to say uh about the abortion clinics or uh places popping up by schools and so forth. I just want to say that I am against that.

My name is Sean Gillespie. I am a Lynchberg resident in Clan Court in Poland concerning the abortion zoning amendment that is scheduled for February 12th. Um I believe there should be no abortion clinics in Lynchburg, Virginia. I believe is an evil and if we let this evil into Lynchburg and more will follow. I don't think murder is okay for convenience. If that was the case, then my parents should have murdered me because I was not born in a great situation. But Lord willing, I got out of it and I'm doing very well now. I think every human soul should have that opportunity to live and not be taken.

Hi, my name is Joelle and I'm calling in regards to the council meeting on Thursday, uh, February 12th, I think it's held at 6 p.m. about the abortion, um, clinic rights. and you I'm a citizen of central Virginia and I was just calling um in regards to um you know your meeting and that abortion clinics um should not have any special rights. they should have to have restrictions um they should not be allowed to be across from a church or a school um you know without zoning rights or whatever and you know certain approval um you know so I just want to stand up for what's right um and that they should not have um those rights and um you know I just wanted to let you guys know that and um I appreciate you guys taking a stand for what's right. So, um, thank you and have a great rest of your day. Bye-bye.

Hello, this is Maryanne Gaver calling regarding next Thursday, the 12th of February's town council meeting. We're new to Lynchburg. We are from Maryland. that we just moved. But what I'd like to u make sure is that this be uh recorded uh that the council take note that we do not want policies that have um things like abortion clinics near schools, churches, and that kind of thing. Um number one, we really don't want them in the community at all. but specifically um they should have to go through all zoning processes um that any other business um does and we really do not want them near any um churches, schools and the like where there are um children and youth. So if that could be noted again Maryanne Gaver were new and would like that to be um presented to all the council members for Thursday uh the 12th. Thank you. Bye.

Yes, my name is Terry Hall. I live in Evington, Virginia, and I'm calling about uh the uh Litzburg uh city council meeting on Wednesday, February the 11th, and the agenda item is the bill proposal to allow uh abortion clinics to be constructed or erected or opened. uh uh anywhere without any zoning. And I oppose that. And I would like to make my voice known. And I would like to request that they do not allow abortion clinics to be erected anywhere near any churches, synagogues, or schools, or other large uh large places of business that do not want them there. So I just want to voice my opinion for that and I want you to know that I oppose that agenda all together for allowing abortion clinics overall but specifically near these places of business. Thank you.

My name is Dr. Charles. My wife and I, Andrea, are Lynchberg residents. My comment relates to something on the agenda of the next council meeting uh and it involves uh uh the location of abortion clinics. My wife and I strongly oppose uh any uh location that allows abortion clinics near churches, schools. I think they should be very much limited and if you have any questions, please feel free to call us. Thank you.

Hi, my name is Michaela Frankenberger. I'm calling in reference to the city council meeting this Thursday um regarding the abortion clinic zoning laws. I would like to say um I believe that the abortion clinic should follow the zoning laws and not that we should not make any exception. Um they should follow the same rules that every other business has to follow in Lynchburg. Please take this into consideration as you have your meeting on Thursday. Thank you.

Good morning. My name is Heather Allen and I a resident of the city of Lynchburg. I am calling in regards to the council meeting that is planned for Thursday, February 12th. I would like to say that I am for any um vote that would put in stricter laws and policies against having abortion clinics placed in and um around uh schools, churches, neighborhoods, anywhere that uh would be visible by students and children. I am for any laws and policies that would actually keep abortion clinics from coming to Lynchburg. Thank you.

I want regulations on abortion clinics. Drew Phillips by

Hi, my name is Carol Cooper and I reside at 100 Viking Drive, Lynchburg O2. The council meeting is going to be on February 12th. I don't know the agenda item number, but I would like to say that I do not think that the city council should approve um for abortion clinics to open anywhere near a school or a church. Um I just believe that that is 100% not the signal or the message that we need to be sending to our kids. And I just pray that they will continue or that you will continue to do the right thing and you know limit force them to follow the same rules that everyone else has to follow and go through regulations and resoning and what have you. So no no residing near schools and churches for abortion clinics. I hope you have a great day. Thank you. Hello. I I just wanted to um call today. My name is Susan Campbella. I live here in Lynchburg. Address is 103 Skyline Court, Lynchburg, Virginia. And I I hear that you're meeting today. And I want to say that I agree with you and your effort to restrict the locations of any future abortion clinics coming to Lynchburg. I believe that you are meeting about that today before 3:00 today. So, um I just wanted to make sure that I called in, um thank you for um upholding the values that we believe here in our family as Christians who love God and want to follow him. Thank you so much. Praying for you.

Hello, my name is Tristan Evans. I am a resident here in Lynchburg. I'm calling to please vote for the council meeting on February 12th, 2026 regarding agenda 1.2 in consideration of adopting ordinance 026 amending and redacting reenacting sorry the Lynchburg city code under its zoning ordinance to regulate abortion clinics in the city. I firmly believe that abortion clinics should be subject to regulation as any other businesses if not more. Thank you.

Yes, this is Sally Hart. I live in Lynchburg City and the meeting on Thursday night, I just wanted to let you know that I am totally against having abortion clinics near any churches and or any schools. We need to protect our children. Thank you. Hello, my name is Tamara Raspberry. I live in Lynchburg, Virginia. I was made aware of some upcoming legislations. I'm a pastor actually um in regards to the development or um building of uh abortion clinics and I would like to be heard and noted that I believe that these locations buildings um should undergo the same kind of regulations that other businesses go. definitely don't believe that they should be able to randomly be put by places where children are. Thank you very much. I appreciate you listening.

February 12th. But I am Thomas. I am Thomas Thomas at 136 Village Park Court, Lynburg, Virginia, and I vote in Lindsburg, Virginia. I'm calling about the council meeting on February 12th, Thursday. And I have 6:00

at 6:00. And I would like to close the loophole that allows abortion clinics not to go through the zoning process that everybody else goes through. I would like to abortion clinics to go through the same zoning that everybody other businesses go through. in Lynchburg City. In Lynsburg City. Thank you. Have a good day. Bye.

Hi, my name is Patricia Ton. I'm a registered voter. I would like to encourage the city council to pass the ordinance for abortion uh zoning uh regulations. I think this saves the integrity of our neighborhoods and uh the feel of our lovely town. So, again, I'm encouraging the council to vote for abortion clinic zoning. Thank you.

Hello. I am calling for something that is going to be addressed I believe tonight at the council meeting. Um, and it is concerning um that I believe that it is in the best interest of Lynchberg. And I hope that you all vote to restrict where an abortion clinic will be located and that they have to petition the cancel before they can even locate anywhere in Lynchburg, but especially around churches and schools. Thank you for your time and um effort in helping to restrict abortions in Lynchberg.

Yes, this is Norma St. John resident um Lynchburg, Virginia. I'm standing for um life life is in a child and raising your child and deciding um in the against um abortion. We want to save every child as possible and they live a a healthy life and life is seeing children being aborted for no reason and they can be living and they can be adopted or put up for adoption or foster and they can um have a life. um carrying a baby for nine months and decided to go get abortion. But I'm against that. Thank you, Lord. The these are um God's children and they need to be saved. Thank you. My number is 946547695. This is Norma St. John in Lynchburg, Virginia. Thank you.

My name is Gabriel Shook. I'm a registered voter. I want the council I want the council to do zoning for abortion for abortion clinics. Anything else? Thank you.

Thank you. Hello. My name is Steve Allen and I'm calling to support the city's effort um this Thursday at 6 uh PM to u support restrictions on abortion clinic installations and I just want to go on record as uh expressing my support for the the city of Lynchburg. Thank you very much.

Good morning. I'm calling about this Thursday, February 12th, city council meeting. The agenda number is O as in Oscar 26. My name is Rhonda Becker. I live in Forest, Virginia. Um, address 1248 West Crossing Drive, Forest, Virginia. And I am just calling about that. And I just want to give my support about the amending and rea reenacting the um Lynchburg city code under that zoding ordinance to regulate abortion clinics in the city. Um I just want to make sure that they are under the same regulations as other um businesses and aren't able to just put up an abortion clinic anywhere they they want near schools or churches or things like that um near children and other people. um that it would fall under the same type of city ordinance. So um thank you again for your time.

Yes, I am Rhonda Davis and I am Becker County, Virginia and I am calling because I do not want an abortion clinic in Lynchber area at all. Um not near schools, churches or anywhere. I think this is terrible and I do not want an abortion clinic in Lynchburg, Virginia. My phone number is 434-610-5343. Thank you. My name is Gail Wilkerson Saunders, 1212 Regent Place, Wynber, Virginia. This is in reference to city council meeting on Tuesday, February the 10th regarding the abortion clinic restrictions. I absolutely agree that there should be restrictions on where abortion clinics are placed in our city. Meeting tomorrow, February 10th, 2020 on Stanford Life. I feel um every child need to be have a life in this world. This is mess mess up.

Hi, my name is Gwen Mills and I just wanted to say that I'm a citizen of Virginia and I believe that we should have restrictions for abortion in the city of Virginia. Thank you.

Hi, this is Forest Herat and this is for the date February 12th. Item number 1.2 uh 0-26, the abortion planning zoning. Um I live in Ward 1. A civilized society is one that treats its members fairly and promotes order and cooperation. As such, there is often compromise when there are disagreements. While abortion is sanctioned by the state, that doesn't mean that the city council can't have some say in where these facilities can operate, which would be a compromise. A reasonable case for keeping abortion clinics away from churches, schools, and parks is about appropriate boundaries and community harmony, not denying services. People expect spaces centered on worship, children, and recreation to feel neutral and non-confrontational. Placing abortion facilities tied to deeply contested moral views nearby can invite protests, distress families and children, and disrupt the intended purpose of those locations. Sensible zoning helps reduce conflict, protects public safety, and ensures that patients can access services privately and calmly without turning schools, parks, or houses of worship into flash points. Please vote to retain control over where these facilities can do business. And remember that important book that says, "One reaps what they sow." Thank you. My name is Beverly Whitaker, registered voter. I live in Forest, Virginia, and I'm discussing an item supposed to come up on your Thursday meeting regarding the abortion um districting laws, and I would wish that you guys would vote

against uh zoning needs to open up anywhere and everywhere and put restrictions on those zoning laws that they cannot be like right next door to a church or a school especially. Um, it's like a revolving door for patients and that's probably the only reason they're doing it. Um, I've been through that and I would give anything to be able to take that back and never doing that again. Um, thank you very much and again my name is Barley Whitaker. I live in Forest Virginia. Thank you. We want to amend the bill for zoning for abortion clinics 0-26 for the city of Blsburg that I want to amend it for 026 amend zoning for abortion clinic city of Lynburg. My name is Jackie Peak. Uh my name is Wes Bcher, I live at 130 W Landing Drive in Lynchburg. I'm calling with regard to the proposal to restrict where abortion clinics can be uh situated in the city of Lynchburg. I strongly urge that you restrict where abortion clinics can be located and restrict them to needing for to apply for uh council permission as my indication and my uh desire. Please vote for the restrictions to abortion clinics.

Yeah, my name is Dennis Burks. I'm calling um from Lynchburg. I'm calling to oppose any effort to place abortion clinics in our city, especially near schools and churches, without following zoning laws and a public city council vote. Um, the people of Lynburg deserve transparency and a voice in this decision. Please ensure this goes through proper legal and and public review. Thank you. My number is 434-5467437 if you need to get in touch with me. Uh thank you

Deborah Owen 360 Dearwood Drive Lynchburg Virginia and the number that I'm dealing with is 0-26 which will be discussed on Thursday. I am for changing the zoning ordinance for abortion clinics. Thank you.

Hi, my name is Nina Scott. I live at 1215 Lake Forest, Lake Point Drive and Forest. I am not sure the bill number, but I would like to urge you not to vote to allow abortion um centers to be built around churches or schools and and that. Thank you so much. Bye. Hello, my name is Robert Peak uh from Lynchburg and I'm calling reference uh to bill 0-26. I want to amend the zoning for abortion clinics um and uh so that they cannot just place an abortion clinic everywhere uh but it has to be zoned. Thank you very much. Bye-bye.

Uh yes. Um, I understand that this is a number I'm supposed to call to um, leave my support for the law limiting locations of abortion clinics. My name is Peggy Bcher and I live at 130 W Landing Drive here in Lynchburg, 24503. And again, I just want to reiterate that I support the law limiting locations of abortion clinics. Thank you. And you can call me if you'd like, 43497440. Thank you. Hi, my name is Jonathan Helm. I live at 612 Rhonda Road in Lynchburg. And I just wanted to call to um say I support putting full restrictions on um abortion clinics in Lynchburg. Thank you. I'm calling about the February 12th council meeting and the code is 026 and I'm calling to change the zoning ordinance for the abortion clinic. My name is Marvin Owen. I live at 360 Deerwood Drive, Lynchburg, Virginia 24502. Hi, this is Anique Bruit and I live in Evington and the meeting on Thursday I believe about where abortion clinics can open up. I just wanted to say I believe in the right to restrict where abortion clinics can open up. Again, it's anise puit p ru tt. I live in Evington, Virginia, and I'm referring to the meeting that's coming up this Thursday. Uh, regarding that, thank you so much for all you do. Have a great rest of your day.

My name is Harry Cororic and I live in uh Richland Hills, 7128 Peach Street. And um the public hearing um board um um date is February 12, 20 uh 26 as a Thursday and um the public hearing ordinance uh 0-26 um ordinance on abortion clinics and I'm opposed to those being put uh by schools, colleges, and churches. Thank you.

Hi, this is Lewis Campbella and I am a Lynchberg resident. I am calling about the hearing that's taking place February 12th at 6 PM and I just want to say that I agree with the efforts to restrict locations of any future abortion clinics coming to Lynchber. Thank you. Talk to you soon.

Harry Corick at 7128 Peach Street Road, Lynchburg, Virginia. And this is Janet Cor 7128 Peach Tree Road, Lynchburg, Virginia, which is clarifying the uh city council board meeting date of February 12th, 2026. The agenda is agenda number 11 and that is in regarding to abortion clinics. We are opposed to abortion clinics being placed near schools, colleges, or churches in the city of Lynchburg. We hope that you'll vote accordingly. Hi, I am calling regarding the council meeting on February 12th, 2026 at 6 PM. The agenda number is number 11, item number 11. And I was calling to um say that I am in favor of restricting where abortion clinics can operate and that they would have to follow the same um requirements for any business for zoning and things like that. Um my name is Jod J O D Y. Last name is Snakenberg. S N A K E N B E R G. and I live in Rusburg, Virginia. My address is 219 Howards Manor Drive. Thank you. And my cell phone number, should you need it, is 3013469918. Thank you. Hi, my name is Amy Shuck and I'm a registered voter and I just wanted to say that I support abortion clinic zoning amendment that for the meeting on February 12th. Thank you. Uh, yes, I am a resident of Lynchburg, Virginia. I understand there's a council

meeting on Thursday at 700 p.m. and that is what my message is in reference to. Um, I do not think it's a right thing to put uh abortion clinics uh near churches or schools. Um, it's it's there should be some restrictions in place in regard to that. So, I vote no. uh to have these clinics near churches or schools and that there should be restrictions. My name is Cindy Cook. Um I live at 293 English Commons Drive, uh Lynchburg, Virginia, and I thank you for your attention on this matter. Thank you.

Rory Shuck. I am a registered voter and I am in favor of the abortion clinic zoning that's going to be voted for on February 12th. Thank you. Hello, my name is Megan and I am a Lynchburg city resident in the 24503 zip code. I'm just calling regarding the meeting on February 12th, this Thursday. And I just wanted to ask that you keep the um or implement new rules regarding the abortion clinic zoning. And I would just like the zoning rules to be the same for abortion clinics that they are for other businesses. Thank you so much for taking the time to listen to my uh phone call. Have a great day. Bye.

Hello, this is Irene Clam. I live at 1517 Russell Street here in Lynchburg. I'm calling about the council meeting on Tuesday the 9th regarding abortion clinic placement. I would request that no abortion clinics be near schools, churches, or in family neighborhoods, and that they be required to meet all business requirements for any other business that wants to um operate here in Lynchburg. Thank you.

Hi there. My name is Bella Pugqua. I live at 1270 Old Farm Road, Lynchburg, Virginia. 24503 in Bedford County. I'm calling to say that I do not think that Lynburg City um should make an exception um for any abortion clinic in Lynchburg. None of that should be taking place in our city. Um no abortion clinic should be allowed in Lynchburg City or the following counties. Um, I'm just voicing my opinion and I'd like to make a statement that um, no exceptions should be made, no abortion clinic should be allowed. Thank you.

Hi, my name is Robert Everson. My address is 2021 Longwood Road, Lynchburg, Virginia 24503. The meeting I'm referencing is scheduled for Thursday at 700 p.m. on February 12th, uh, 3 days from now. I'm calling to say I support the abortion clinic uh zoning amendment. It protects neighborhoods. It protects schools. It protects churches and parks. It protects uh people from uh having to see abortion clinics in their neighborhood. Thank you for listening to this. We appreciate all you folks doing.

Hello, my name is Marilyn Carpenter. Uh my husband is Chip Carpenter. We're taxpayers here in the city of Lynchburg. Uh I don't have the item number of what you'll be discussing on um your Wednesday council meeting the 11th, but I know that it has to do with um the proposal about a possibility of an abortion uh provider relocating in in our area. And uh you know we feel pretty strongly against this. We would hate to see one at all within the city. Um but if for some reason it was, we feel like they should have to go through the same permitting procedures that uh any other business would have to and that they should not be exempt from it. But again, uh, if there's any way city council could not vote to approve their locating here, that would be wonderful. And thank you for taking the time to listen. Appreciate you all. Thank you. Bye. Hello, my name is Giovana Fenture and I am calling about the um city council public hearing regarding the abortion clinic zoning amendment on Friday the 12th and I live in Lynchburg, Virginia. And my address is 215 North Wind Circle, Lynchburg, Virginia 24502. And I agree with their efforts to restrict locations of any future abortion clinics coming to Lynchburg. Thank you very much. Goodbye. Hello, this was Elder Mayfl and the reference

is about the building of abortion clinics next stop churches, school and colleges. I say no. Phone number 434473 3283 and it's too late. Hi, my name is Sue Kovout and my address is 359 Russell Springs Drive, Lynchburg, Virginia. And I am calling about an item that will be um talked about in tomorrow, Tuesday, um February 10th meeting. Um I do not know the agenda item number but it is about the abortion clinics um in Lynchburg. And uh I expressed my opinion that the council should vote against having abortion clinics near church to school or um my personal opin opinion is that they abortion clinics should not be anywhere in Lynchburg at all. But I am voicing my opinion that the the city council should uh vote against the abortion clinics uh near churches and schools etc. Thank you very much. Bye. Yes, this is uh my name is Pearl Gross and I live in Bedford County, Virginia and my number is 43429953 27 and I would like to say that I am

against abortion no matter where it is but particularly in Lynchburg, Virginia. Thank you. the powerful message.

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My name is Harvey Clam. I live at 1517 Russell Street in Lynchburg 24501 and I am calling in opposition of any aspect of an abortion clinic being in incorporated in Lynchburg. But in particular, I want to make sure that the council does not approve an abortion clinic um possibility as policy in front of a church or in a church neighborhood in neighborhood of a school. Um, it should be treated as any other business in a business locality and not in a residential area or religious area and city. Thank you very much.

Yes, I'm Jake Gross. I live in Beford County and I do not want no abortion in Lynchburg or anywhere else in the state of Virginia if possible. That's all I got to say. Thank you. Go ahead and hang up. I thought maybe it would say hang up. Your recording is finished, but

yeah. This comment is in reference to the city council meeting scheduled for February 12th, 2026. My name is Don Den. I live at 100 Skyline Court, Lynchburg, Virginia. I'm calling about agenda item number two. Uh, and I'm I'm in support of maximizing uh restrictions on abortion clinics being in the city adjacent to the properties mentioned in the ordinance. Thank you.

Hello. I'm calling to uh ask that city council not be that city council vote not to allow uh abortion clinics to be built near schools and churches or any school or any place where children would be. Uh that's going to be brought up at the next meeting. My name is Betty Pitman. Thank you.

Hi, my name is Tamara Ham. I am a resident of the city of Lynchber. Um I live on Coffee Road and I'm calling about agenda item 026 about the city ordinance for abortion clinics for zoning. Um, the meeting is going to be taking place this Thursday, the 12th, and I want my input to be that I would I want the any abortion clinics to have to follow the same zoning principles as other businesses in the city of Lynchburg. Um, but I als I in addition to that, I also want any abortion clinics to not be able to have their clinics uh within 5 miles of a school or a church. I think I want I I want those specific parameters put onto abortion clinics in the city of Lynchber. Thank you. Bye. This is Loretta Zimmerman. I live at 10703 Richmond Highway, Lynchburg, Virginia. I'm calling about the meeting today about abortion centers near hospitals or schools. In fact, I don't want abortion centers anywhere in Lynchburg. I think we should be a sanctuary city for life. I just think that this new governor is going to shove this down our throats. And I think that as people in Lynchburg that are mainly godly Christian people, we need to take a stand against this. And I vote against having any kind of abortion center um near any of these facilities. And I think it should be heavily regulated as far as getting some sort of permits.

Thank you. Hi, my name is Linda Edgeman and this is regarding this coming Thursday night's meeting and I wanted to leave a message um requesting restrictions on the abortion clinics and locations in which they are allowed to go in. Um so I would like restrictions on the abortion clinics. Again, my name is Linda Edgeman and I'm in the Lynchburg um area. My address is 89 English Commons Drive, Lynchburg, Virginia 24501. My number 8143816819. Thank you for listening to this message. Hello. I live in the Lynchber area and I I'm sorry I don't know the number um of the of the um subject. that we're talking about. But I just wanted to say that I don't I that I do believe there should be restrictions placed on abortion clinics that they should not be allowed to be placed near churches, certainly not near schools. And um thank you. I'm calling to ask the city council to please not allow abortion clinics to build next to churches, schools, and uh where children are. Thank you so much.

Hello. Calling about the meeting tomorrow, February 10th. I don't have an agenda number or item. It's uh regarding um abortion clinics in the city of Lynchburg. This is Keith Coh. Uh 359 Russell Springs Drive, Lynchburg. Uh my I would prefer that no clinics were available in the city of Lynchburg, but I highly uh recommend that they not be placed near schools or places of worship. Thank you very much.

Hello, my name is Patricia Vandergri. I am calling in regard to the um abortion clinic and where they can be located. I am asking that abortion clinics not be permitted to be built near schools, churches, or housing areas. Thank you very much.

My name is Judy Gasper. I attend Thomas Ro Baptist Church and I think that the city is correct and I agree with them putting restrictions on these things coming up for vote. So please, please, and we're praying that you do put the restrictions on these things coming up for vote. Thank you and have a blessed day. Yes, my name is John Phillips and uh just calling in about uh sincerely hope you'll think about not putting a boy think except just anywhere for young ladies uh to go out and having little baby's lives taken away. There's so many people out here that that want to adopt. And I just maybe the lady, the young girl would would maybe want that baby again someday. Just, you know, certainly not about controlling the woman. It's about saving a little life, a little innocent life. and also the effects it has on the been so many girls and women that have really gone through tough times after knowing that they've that they've gotten rid of their child. And it's something really to think about. So many other options out there. So many options out there to to let them live and be put in a good home. And uh just really hope you'll think about that. praying I could be thinking about it especially for the in little innocent life I can't speak and thanks for hearing hearing this message and just please do the right thing and uh let these let these little innocent

babies live a good home you know just think about you maybe maybe some of your kids or grandkids if they've been aborted wouldn't be here so please just think about that and do the right thing I Thank you for listening. Bye.

Forgive me. I don't know what the number is, but it's the upcoming city council meeting, and I just wanted to voice my support for um the reasonzoning for Lynchburg to ensure abortion clinics are not located next to churches or schools. Thank you very much. My name is Sean Gooden, 2023 Hover Brook Road, Pittsburgh, Virginia. Thank you.

Hello, my name is Chrissy Quinn and I'm calling in reference to the upcoming city meeting for um the public hearing for the ordinance regard of um abortion clinics. And I'm just calling to share that I would like to see that this um that they would be regulated and um encourage uh the votes to go this way about regulating the abortion clinics as far as um their locations. Thank you.

Yes. My name is Thomas Wayne Saunders. I live at 1212 Regent Place in Lynchburg. This is in reference to the Tuesday, February 10th council meeting. The agenda item, I'm not sure, but it has to do with abortion restrictions. Uh council should review all abortion clinic requests, and I oppose such clinics to be near schools or churches. Thank you. My name is Trisha Edgar and I live in Lynchburg, Virginia. And I'm calling to say that I agree with the efforts uh to restrict the locations of any future abortion clinics coming to Lynchburg. Uh the agenda number is item number agenda item number 11 and the date of the council meeting is February 12th at 6 pm again and I agree with the efforts to restrict abortion clinics. Thank you.

Yes, this this is Mark Sweeney of Lynchburg, Virginia, 30 Leeward Way. I was just calling in regards to the council meeting for tomorrow. Um just wanted to for my opinion to be noted that uh moving forward that the council would put in place legislation to if an abortion clinic would propose to open up their business anywhere in Lynchburg that they would have to go through the same policies and regulations. s as any other business. Furthering on that, I would hope the council would not allow any of these clinics to be set up. Um, thank you for your time and the council meeting is tomorrow, I believe, February the 10th. Thank you so much.

Yes, my name is Suzanne Walker. My address is 66 Cambridge Place, Lynchburg, Virginia. I was just calling about the meeting. I believe it was to take place tonight. Um, referencing abortion. Um, I just want to say that there is no place that has room in our society in Lynchburg or surrounding areas for babies being aborted up until the day up until the hour even of life for them. So, just saying I'm totally against it and we have no room for it in our county or area. Thank you.

Good afternoon. My name is Dave Stenett and uh I work with a number of children groups uh throughout the city of Lynchburg. And this is concerning the abortion clinic um locations and so forth that city candle is proposing. I'm I'm opposed to any abortion clinics, especially around anywhere where there would be churches, schools, um anything to do with children, anything like that. And so, I'm just voicing my opinion and my my uh request uh on and concerns there. And this is concerning the abortion clinics that you all are are considering. Thank you very much. Bye-bye. Hi.

Hi. My name is Derek and today's uh February 9th and I was calling uh about the uh upcoming meeting on the conversation around the abortion clinics and then being close to school areas or parks or other community spaces. And I'm in support of of uh of of the proposal to not have uh those abortion clinics near those those areas uh of parks or schools or anything like that. And uh so uh so I just wanted to uh express that and u thank you so much.

Uh yes. Hi. I'm to calling to speak about the meeting taking place this Thursday, February 12th, regarding the um zoning amendment for abortion clinics. Um the agenda number I'm not quite sure about, but that is the topic. Uh my name is Megan Idol. I live in Forest, Virginia. Um but my child goes to public school in Lynburg City, as well as my business um and community is in Lynburg City. And so my my comment is that um I believe we should absolutely put restrictions on the abortion clinics in the area um as far as the the thousand um foot you know radius um as well um the 1000 ft radius from residential areas, schools, parks and other community spaces as well. So I um in favor of that zoning amendment. I do absolutely believe there should be restrictions placed on where abortion clinics are allowed to open. Um, thank you so much. All right. Bye-bye.

This is William Sweeney. I'm calling about the meeting that is occurring this Thursday. I'm calling to ask you to please put policies in place to require abortion clinics to have the same zoning and regulation requirements as any other business that is trying to open in the city of Lynchburg. Thank you.

Hello. Um I am calling about the city council meeting that will be on February 12th and the um ordinance number is 0-26 um amending and reenacting the Lynchburg City Code under the its zoning ordinance to regulate abortion clinics in the city. And I definitely would like to see that go through. Um, my name is Tara Watkins and I live at 1331 Dover Place um, here in the city and um, I do not believe in abortion and I don't believe it's um, morally right and I don't want to see that be near schools or churches where it can influence um, impressionable young people. Thank you and hope to hear um a positive response in the voting. Have a blessed day. Bye.

I do not want any abortion clinics in the city of Lynchberg. If there are, then the zoning guidelines need to follow the same as any other businesses.

Hello, my name is Jacob Van Wingeren representing 320 Meridian Street, Lynchburg, Virginia. I'm calling in reference to the public hearing regarding the abortion clinic zoning amendment scheduled for February 12th at 6 pm. Just like to say that I would as a citizen of the community support the re efforts to restrict locations um of any future abortion clinic uh the zoning locations that is. Thank you very much.

Yes, my name is Doug Hail. My address is 1336 Wington Road, Lynchburg, Virginia. And I'm calling in reference to the city council meeting this week in regards to abortion um building within the city limit in front of schools and churches. And I oppose I actually oppose uh abortion clinics in the city completely. Um, but I definitely oppose the buildings in front of schools and churches. Thank you. Bye-bye.

Yes, my name is Evangeline Hails, H A L E S, and I live at 1336 Wigington Road, Lynchburg, Virginia. And I'm calling in reference to a council meeting that's scheduled for this Thursday at 6:00. Unfortunately, I don't know the item number that is referencing, but I know that the discussion will be about um allowing abortion clinics to put locations near or across from churches and school. And I just wanted to let my voice be known that I'm opposed to um abortion clinics actually in the whole city um but particularly near and around schools or churches. And um again um Angie Hails or Evangeline Hails on Wigington Road and the agenda I don't know the number but the um meeting is scheduled for this Thursday and it's I think at 6 o'clock. Okay. Thank you. Bye-bye. My name is Jody Mcklas. My residence is 639 Windingway Road, Lynchburg, Virginia. Please vote against the uh abortion clinics being able to place themselves anywhere in Lynchburg. Vote against this on Thursday, February 12th.

I'm calling on the motion for the abortion clinics. Um and I oppose them being anywhere and everywhere. My name is Laura Knight. Hello. I just wanted to voice my opinion for no abortion clinics in Lynchburg and uh they would need to follow all the same guidelines um for zoning and whatnot. Thank you. Bye.

Yes, I am calling about the proposed zoning amendment 026 for abortion clinics. I would like to state my opinion that I am in favor of the amendment and my name is Lori Falner, residents Lynchburg, Virginia. Thank you. My name is Doug Faulner from Lynchburg, Virginia. From Lynchburg, Virginia. And I would like to state that I am in favor that I am in favor of the amendment 026 to

to zone abortion clinics in local areas. Thank you. This is for the council meeting that is on Wednesday, excuse me, February 11. I want to speak about no abortion clinics in Lynchber and no abortion clinics at Lynchburg, Charlesbrooks, 70 Russell Springs Drive, Lynchburg, Virginia 24501, area code 7312933952. Thank you.

Hi, this is Marilyn Brooks. I live in Lynchburg. I'm calling today uh to give my opinion about the new amendments to the Virginia Constitution regarding life and marriage and I am very much opposed to what uh the governor has in mind for those. So, my vote is as a a citizen and resident of Lynchburg is a no on all three. Thank you. Bye.

Hi, my name is Sharon Bernard. I live in the city. I live in Lynchburg. And I would like for the meeting on Thursday, February the 12th, that you take into consideration that no abortion clinics could be built near schools, churches, and that they should absolutely follow all the other codes that an ordinary business has to follow. I am totally against any abortion clinic in Lynchburg, Virginia. Thank you.

Good afternoon. This is Pam Sweeney. My residence is 30 Leward Way, Lynchburg, Virginia, 24501. I'm calling in reference to the council meeting that will be held on Thursday, February 12th. I do not know the agenda number. I tried to download it, download the agenda on my phone and I was unable to do so, but I'm calling um about an agenda item. I'm not in favor of abortion clinics, but I would ask that at your meeting on Thursday that you would please put policies into place so that abortion clinics have to go through the same zoning and regulation requirements as any other business. Thank you. Hello, my name is Robert Shuck. I am a registered voter out in Campbell County, Russber area. Uh for the meeting on February 12th, um the the council meeting, I'm in favor of uh the amendment uh to have zoning for abortions clinics in our area. Very important for that. Uh so I I am in very favor for you the city council and I will remember next time we vote to make sure that this area does not become a have abortion clinics in certain areas and it needs to be zoned properly. Thank you. Bye.

Hi my name is Andrew Mather live at 331 Winhurst Drive, Lynchburg, Virginia. calling in reference to the meeting on the 12th of February in reference to um I don't know the agenda number but in reference to uh allowing abortion clinics to uh take up residents within a certain proximity of schools and churches. I am in favor of restricting that so that they cannot go near a school or a church etc. Thank you. Yes. I'd like to make known the um board restrict the abortion um clinics be uh restricted to place wherever they want to. that there be restrictions on placement and hopefully no placement at all within the city of Lindsburg. Um Kevin McCartney at 138 Salisbury Circle, Lindsburg. Thank you much.

Hi, this is Fa Worley. I live in Bedford County and I am opposed to the abortion that they're trying to get in the state of Virginia, especially Lynchburg. My vote is no. It shouldn't be allowed. Bye.

Now, I'm calling in reference to a council meeting on Thursday, February 12th on agenda item number 11. Uh my wife and I uh name is Elutio and Rosalina Gonzalez. Address 220 Our View Road, Forest, Virginia. And my wife and I are voting that abortion clinics must go through the zoning ordinate process and not just being able to set up business without going through a process system. Thank you very much for considering my comment.

Hi, my name is Glennice Walker. I am a citizen of Lynchberg. I would like to voice my concern about the uh amendment about the abortion clinics in the city of Lynchburg. I would prefer they would not be allowed at all in the city limits um especially not near schools or um churches and or neighborhoods and um I would like them to abide by all the other zoning and coding permits and permissions as any other business that applies in the city of Lynchburg. Again, I would prefer there would be not allowed at all. Uh, thank you so much. Bye.

Yes, I'm calling regarding the meeting that is to be held this afternoon, uh, February the 9th, and I am a Virginia resident, Kathy Moer, and I was calling against the abortion clinics, not having to go through the same process of zoning as regular businesses. I think they should have to go through the same process and or they stay away from schools and churches and not be located close to those. Again, I am against the abortion clinic not having to follow the same protocol and go through zoning permitting, etc. Thank you.

Yes, my name is Cheryl Whiter, 120 Springville Drive, Lynchburg, Virginia. And I was just calling to say um I would like for there to be no abortion clinics near schools and churches. Um so I want to vote and say um I would not want an abortion clinic near a school or a church. Thank you so much. Hello, my name is Sheri Morfield. I live in Glattis, Virginia, and I'm calling about the council meeting that is going to be on Thursday night at 7 o'clock. I do believe that there should be restrictions on abortion clinics. I totally disagree with abortion. So, please let's get this passed where there can be restrictions. Thank you and have a good day. Bye. Hi, my name is Bonnie Smith of Forest Virginia and I'm calling in reference to the public hearing scheduled for February 12th, 2026 and the agenda item uh number two. I understand that according to the current Virginia law that we cannot prevent an abortion clinic from coming to the Lynchburg community. But as a resident in this area, I do not want this evil here or anywhere in central Virginia. God hates the intentional killing of these precious, innocent, defenseless unborn babies whom he created, and it will not go unpunished. I pray that you will do everything in your power to put tough parameters tough parameters in place to make the process as difficult as you can for those wanting to bring this curse to our city. We need to do everything in our power to keep an abortion clinic from coming here. Lynchburg does not want this blood on its hands from murdering babies. So, yes, I am 100% in support of the proposed zoning amendment that regulates the locations of these clinics. and I also support the full process of requiring a public notice, a hearing, and a city council vote. Thank you so much for your time and all that you're doing on this life and death

issue. Thank you. Bye-bye.

Yes, ma'am. My name is Carlos Sloan. I am a citizen of the city of Lynchburg and I would like to um put my thoughts in what I would desire for city council to vote no against any abortion clinic in the city near a church, school, residential area. And I would like to say I don't want to see one here at all. But in anyway, I'm very specific to not desire one year city, excuse me, one year church, school, or residential area. Carlos Sloan, the meeting is going to be this coming Thursday, which would be February 12th, that I'm speaking about. Thank you so much. I'm sure you heard over and over that you will stand before the just God for allowing these abortion clinics in our area and allowing people to think that it's okay to kill these babies. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that you're destroying a life. Don't you have a conscience?

Yes, I'm a citizen of the area. I live in central Virginia and that I believe that we should absolutely put restriction on abortion clinics in Lynchburg, Virginia. My name is Kim Eperson and if you have any questions, you can give me a call back 4346657 665 I'm sorry 60944833. Thank you very much. I do want to put a call in requesting that we not allow those abortion clinics to become ballot in Lynchburg, Virginia. Thank you.

Yes, this is Randy Chrysler. I live in the Lynchburg area and I'm calling a reference to the meeting on this Thursday which is 9 10 11 12th of February and I believe we should have strong restrictions on where abortion clinics are allowed to um be built and established. Thank you. Hello, this is Karen Fran Staff. I live at 1425 Green View Drive, Lynchburg, Virginia. Um, calling in reference to item agenda number 11 for the council meeting on February 12th. Um, I agree and support the um restriction for any other abortion clinics coming to the area. Um, that's what I wanted to say. I fully support this initiative. Um, thank you. Bye-bye. My name is Tiffany Walter. My address is 101 Burkshshire Place, Lynchburg, Virginia 24502. and I'm just calling in to say that I agree with the legis legislation being passed against abortion facilities at tomorrow night's meeting.

Hi, my name is Colleen Zens. I live at 11:07 Ashton Court, Good Virginia 24556. I'm calling for I believe it's Thursday's meeting. Um I just wanted to express um that I strongly oppose abortion clinics popping up without proper zoning regulations. Um, so I just wanted that to be aware I won't be able to be at the meeting on Thursday, but um, I did want to address that. So if you have any other questions, you can call me back at 4342297411. Thanks. Bye.

Hello. Um, I reside in Lynchburg. I'm calling about the city council meeting on Thursday, February 12th, and about the agenda number um, I.2 about the abortion clinics. And I just wanted to call and just say that I disapprove of having abortion clinics throughout Lynchburg City. Um I was a um I was pregnant as a teenager um and know what options were available to me when I was pregnant and um chose to place my baby up for adoption. And I feel like um there's when you find out that you're pregnant and you're scared that there's always a push for abortion and there's not a lot of um conversation being held about other avenues that um women can take. And so um the sanctity of life and um you know placing babies for adoption and carrying that baby through um is very near and dear to me. And I feel like with um opening up more abortion clinics that um it just saddens me and I feel like it it um you know lots of miss um lots of babies would um be um their lives would be lost. I'm sorry. I'm just trying to gather my words together and I I don't really ever do this, but this is a concern to me. Um I feel like it's unnecessary. Um, and I always feel like if there's a will, there's a way. And to add all of these abortion clinics to the city um I feel like is almost just um promoting it even more for people to go and and get abortions. And um it just saddens me and I wish that there was other options

besides that. And um I just disapprove of it. Um it's scary to even think about to be honest with you. And I just feel like women need more um options. And I don't really feel like I remember being pregnant and this was goodness gracious over 10 years ago as a teenager and the first thing I got handed was a list of abortion clinics I could go to and no one ever talked about my other options. And um thankfully I placed my daughter for adoption and I still get to have a relationship with her to this day. So this is true to me. I've talked to other women who have had abortions and the um effects mentally that it has on them afterwards and I feel like those conversations never get had and I just feel like there needs to be more education instead of pushing these abortion clinics um over the city. But those are just my thoughts and um thank you for listening.

Uh this is Mail Love um live at uh 1638 Walkers Crossing here in Forest. wanted to um just add input for Thursday meeting of this week on the just want to request that you support restrictions on abortion clinics in the Lynchburg area uh that severely restrict that they could not be located near schools or churches etc. Again, Mel love Thank you. Hi there, my name is Rachel Elder. I just wanted to call this number um to I guess vote against the clinics that they're putting up in Lynchburg for uh full-term abortion. Um I'm just calling to voice my opinion and vote against that. Uh I live in Lynchburg, Virginia. My number is 4348514892. My name is Rachel Elder. Thank you.

Hello, this is Sarah Bennett at 103 Fox Run Drive, Lynchburg. I am calling about agenda number 111.4. I support the proposed zoning ordinance on abortion clinics here in Lynchburg. Thank you. Bye-bye. Hello, this is Mike and I was calling about Thursday the 12th about the rest. It needs to be restrictions for abortion climate.

Hello, my name is Susan Moxley. M O X L A Y um city resident uh out in Holiday Forest and I do not know the uh agenda item number, but I know that it's in regard to this coming Thursday night's uh city council meeting. So, just voicing my um opposition to uh having abortion clinics near uh schools, uh churches, um uh neighborhoods, and that kind of um situation. So, I'm just opposed to the abortion clinics, period. But especially um I don't uh want to see them across from schools or parks or churches. Thank you. Bye for now.

Hello, my name is Brad Demer. I live on Laxton Road. I'm calling in regard to the meeting on Thursday, February 12th at 6:00 p.m. public hearing item number I2, consideration of adopting ordinance number 0 or 0-26, amending and reenacting the Lynchburg City Code under its zoning ordinance to regulate abortion clinics in the city. And I want to encourage you to vote to force ordinance on abortion clinics if in fact you can't get them clear out. Thank you very much.

Hello, my name is Jennifer Deere. I live on Laxton Road. Um referencing the city council meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2026 and um item number I.2, 2. Consideration of adopting ordinance um O-26 amending and re reenacting the Lynchburg city code under zoning ordinance to regulate abortion clinics in the city. I just would um ask you not to allow that in our community if at all possible. and um especially to keep it away from families and children. But if you could keep it out, please do.

Thank you.

Hello, this is Bradley Whitting at 105 Carter's Grove Lane in Lynchburg, Virginia. I'm calling to state that I am for uh the zoning ordinance amendment that will severely restrict where abortion clinics can operate in Lynchburg, Virginia. Thank you very much. God bless. Hi, my name is Laura Mccclure. I just heard that on February 12th, public hearing section 1.2 is consideration of adopting ordinance ordinance number 0-26 amending and reenacting the Lynchburg city code under its zoning ordinance to regulate abortion clinics in the city. First off, I want to very strongly oppose the allowance of abortion clinics in the city. If that is not already something that is allowed, I highly disagree with it becoming allowed. If it is already allowed, then I would at bare minimum request that it is not put near schools or churches or places of worship near where young children have easy access to it. If you have any questions, you can follow up with me at 4343339295. Thank you.

Hi, my name is Guinness Balster. I live at 11:44 Spring Creek Drive, Forest, Virginia 24551. And I'm calling regarding agenda item two. and it's for February the 12th uh council meeting and I vote no, absolutely no to any abortion clinics opening in Lynchburg area. I no way. Thank you.

Hi, my name is Pam Bowers. I'm calling on behalf of myself and my husband, Dr. Darren Bowers. We want to voice our opinion that we think it would be the right thing to put restrictions on building abortion clinics in Lynchburg. Uh I know this will be discussed at the the meeting on the 12th and we would strongly encourage you to place those restrictions on placing any allowing any abortion clinics in the city of Lynchburg. Thank you.

Hi, my name is Terry Reinhardt. I'm calling regarding the agenda topic of abortion. Um I do want to just say that I am uh against it. I'm against more clinics popping up in the area. Um I just I live in the area and I I just hope they vote it down. Thank you. I don't plan to speak at the meeting, but I wanted to voice my concern. Thank you. Uh David Balter, Lynburg, Virginia, city council meeting Thursday, February 12th at 6 o'clock. I just want to comment on um agenda item IQ that I do support the city limiting access to um the abortion clinics in areas that they shouldn't be. Uh, I would support not having them at all in the city, but I do support them not being near uh churches and and schools and and such, but we keep them away from those areas. You know, I support the change.

Hi, my name is Zion Heaven. Um, I am at 22 I live at 227 Capstone Drive, Wford, Virginia 24502. Um just calling to discuss um the meeting on Thursday, February 12th at 6 PM, the city council meeting. Um agenda item I2, the consideration of adopting ordinance number 026, amending and reenacting the Lynchburg city code under its zoning ordinance to regulate abortion clinics in the city. and just wanted to voice my support um for adopting those back um and bringing those into um city legislation. But um thank you for taking the time to listen to this message and just wanted to voice my support for that. Again, thank you.

Hi there. My name is Britney Whittingstall. I live in Lynchburg, Virginia. Um just calling about the council meeting that is today, February. Um, just to uh put my opinion against the fullterm abortion law. Um, yeah. Again, my name is Britney Whitting Stall and I live in Lynchburg, Virginia. Thank you. Bye.

I'm a citizen of Virginia and we should have restrictions for abortion in the city of Lynchburg. Hi, my name is Terry Love and I am at 1638 Walker's Crossing Drive, Forest, Virginia. And I'm calling about um restraining clinics, abortion clinics in Lynchburg, um to not be near churches and schools. Um definitely am against that. So, um just wanted to give that information. Thank you.

Hello. I'm calling regarding the council meeting that's this Thursday evening at uh February 12th. I do not have an item number, but it is in regards to the establishment um or having restrictions as to where abortion clinics are placed and I do feel it is a reasonable request that there be restrictions as to um not allowing them to be near houses of worship or schools. Thank you for your time and consideration to this matter.

Yes. Hi, listen. My name is Logan Hardy and I am just calling in about the city hall meeting that is going to be coming up this week. Um the 6 pm. Uh this is in regards to abortion and I stand for life. Um I'm a citizen and I live here in central Virginia and I believe that we do need limits on abortion. And so I um feel very strongly about this and I will sign anything, write anything, and do anything to make this happen. So again, I do live in central Virginia and I have the right to my opinion and uh to voice my concerns about things that are trying to be passed in this area. My callback number is 434-6652810. And again, I am Logan Hardy. Uh yes, I'm calling in reference to the item on the agenda about um the abortion clinics uh and making it where they have to go through the same process to uh get business licenses like all other businesses uh commercial. Um and obviously Lynchburg, we support um making it difficult as possible for there to be an abortion clinic. uh as most of us in this area are against it. Um so please uh put it on your agenda and um know that you have support of the community. Thank you for city council meeting on 12 February. Garner Dillard, I'm calling about restriction where abortion clinics can get up not near schools and churches. This is ordinance number 026. I live in Gretner, Virginia, which is not Lynchburg, but I do not want

kids in my area and young people in my area coming to Lynchburg to have this done. Thank you very much. Hi, the meeting is on Thursday at 6 PM. Um,

oh, okay. My name Clay. I live in Lynburg, Virginia. Um, I am calling to put my opinion about the fullterm abortion and I'm fully against it. Um, I personally think it should not be in the Lynchburg city law or at all. Um, so I'm here to put my opinion and I'm against the full-time abortion here in Lynburg. Thank you. Bye. City Council meeting Thursday, February 12th. Susan Tuning, 303 Cornerstone Street. Regarding agenda item 1.2, Two, I am not in favor of amending the city zone zoning ordinance ordinance relative to abortion clinics. Hello, this is Chelsea Balzer calling about agenda item number two for February 12th, 2026. Um, I just wanted to say that I am against abortion clinics in Lynchburg. Thank you.

Hi, my name is Emily Meyer. phone number 828-778-4742 and my address is 1804 Mobile Road, Lynchburg, Virginia 24503 and I'm just calling today is February the 9th 2026 and I'm calling about the meeting that you're having tonight about um adjusting zoning and I am against that and would ask that you would leave it um alone. We do not wish to have abortion clinics um built in at all um and especially not in our neighborhoods. So I hope that you will consider um this message from a Lynchberg citizen and um my husband David agrees with me as well and we are two constituents who are gravely concerned about this. we appreciate you and just ask that you would honor um this request and that um we will hear good things from the meeting. Thanks so much. Bye.

Hello, my name is Sarah Bolzer. I am calling to um in reference to agenda item agenda number two um to have no um abortion clinics in Lynchberg. It is something that we do not want. We do not want to pay for those. We do not want to um have those in our city. Uh thank you so much. Bye. Hello. My name is Nancy Tossma and I'm sorry I don't know the number of the the item you're going to vote on tonight, but I want to express my opinion that I am in favor of zoning to limit abortion clinics to be placed far far away from any kind of school or church or any other kind of place where children or young adults will be in attendance. So, please keep the keep the limits in place that keep abortion clinics far away from our children. Thank you very much. Bye-bye.

Hello. I'm looking to um voice my concerns on February 12th for agenda item two um on having not opening the abortion clinics in Lynchburg. Um, my name is McKenzie Balser and my address is 302 Capstone Drive, apartment 102 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Um, 24502. Thanks. Bye.

Hi there. I live in the city of Lynchburg and as a resident of the city of Lynchburg, I believe zoning restrictions on where abortion clinics can operate are important to protect the safety, values, and well-being of our community. Just as other medical and commercial facilities are guided by zoning laws, these clinics should be held to the same exact standards to ensure they are not placed near schools, churches, or residential neighborhoods where families and children gather. As people of faith, we are called to value life and to be good stewards of the communities God has entrusted to us. Proper zoning helps preserve neighborhood stability, supports community morale, and allows residents to have a voice in how their city develops. By establishing clear and fair guidelines, Windsburg can promote responsible growth while honoring those the convictions and passion of its citizens. Hold abortion clinics to the same standards as everybody else.

Hello. Yes, I'm just calling for the meeting coming up Thursday. Uh I am for uh what's happening on Thursday? Something to do with uh uh abortion. I'm um against abortion, so maybe that will work. Thank you.

Yes, I'm a citizen of the area. I live in central Virginia and I believe that we should absolutely put restrictions on abortion clinics in Lynchburg, Virginia. Thank you. Uh yes, this is for the upcoming uh council meeting this week. And I wanted to call and say that um I would like to support a yes vote for the abortion clinic zoning ordinance amendment because I support the abortion clinic zoning amendment to limit where abortion clinics can be located. Uh it affirms the dignity and h and value of human life and it protects neighborhoods near schools, churches, parks, and historic districts and it reflects a commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community. Thank you. So I vote yes for um the ordinance amendment, the abortion clinic zoning ordinance amendment. Thank you. Bye. Hi, my name is Brenda Ross and my address is 252 Town Cry Road, Lynchburg, Virginia 24502 and I'm calling regarding the meeting on Thursday, February 12th. Uh, agenda I 2 and it's ordinance 026. Um, and just wanted to say that I'm against um, abortion clinics being able to be near any um, local areas, near schools and things like that. and I just wanted to um make aware of that. Thank you. Bye.

Hi there. My name is Rona Abraham. I've been a citizen of Lynchberg for the past 12 years. Um and I'm calling in regards to the bill that's being discussed to on Thursday at 6 PM. Um I just wanted to make clear that my stance is very pro-life and I do not support abortion clinics being allowed to just be zoned anywhere. I would prefer that they have the same zoning restrictions as other businesses of that nature. Um, and I would prefer I I am very pro-life and I do not support them being near or around our schools, our churches, our buildings like that. That is my stance. But my phone number is 4343631217 if you guys need to reach me for anything. And thank you for taking the time to listen to my opinion. Jackie Phillips. I'm a citizen of this area. I believe we should be able to put restrictions on abortion clinics. Thank you.

My name is Daryl Phillips. I'm a citizen of this area. I believe we should put restrictions on abortion clinics in this area. Thank you. Hi, my name is Kevin Williams and I live at 1709 Cottontown Road in Lynchburg. Um, and I am just calling to give my support for um I think believe it's um agenda item number two. Um establishing the redistricting for limiting abortion clinics within a th00and ft of the list of different community um buildings um daycarees, things like that. Um, so just uh offering my support and that I think that would be a good thing for the community. Um, and uh that it's also not defined as an outpatient clinic because those two things are different. Um, so I would just support having this amendment passed um to have that um limitation on a worship clinics in Lynchburg. Thank you. Bye.

Hello, this is Courtney Roach. I'm calling regarding agenda item number 11, uh, meeting date Thursday, February 12th, 2026. Um, I am calling because I do not want abortion clinics anywhere near me or my hometown of Lynchburg, Virginia. I was born and raised here in Lynchburg. I am a school teacher. I love children. Children should not be killed. They should be nurtured. So, no. Please say no. Speak to abortion clinics in the city of Lynchburg, Virginia. Hello, my name is Ruth. I live on Cabell Street in Lynchburg, Virginia. I'm calling in reference to the potential abortion clinic here. Um, it should not happen. It should not happen. Thank you.

My name is Beatatric Gully at 1216 Ashton Court in Bud. I am uh calling to tell you that I agree with the efforts to restrict the locations of any future abortion clinics coming to Lynchberg. Uh the public hearing date is on uh February 12th. It is agenda 11. Thank you. Uh my husband and I are calling about the council meeting this week uh in February. Um I believe it's the week of the 9th. I'm not sure the exact date, but we want to uh um put our um uh approval on item agenda item two having to do with the zoning laws and keeping abortion clinics away from certain areas like schools, etc. My husband's name is John and I'm Joan McAfee. We live in Lynchburg City. We're in u the Winhurse section. Thank you so much. Bye-bye. Yes, I am uh calling because I want to make it clear that we don't want any abortion clinics in Lynchber or Virginia, period. And it's it's an abomination to actually commit such a crime. Anyway, I forget the name of the bill. Uh, my name is Michelle Artis and I am at 716 Johnson Street. Thank you very much.

Hi, my name is Faith Roach. I live in the city of Lynchburg. I would like to speak of agenda item number 11 for council meeting on Thursday, February 12th, 2026. I agree with the people's efforts to restrict any locations of future abortion clinics coming to Lynchburg. Thank you. Hello, my name is Cassandra Angel Caldwell and I was at church yesterday at Thomas Road and it was referenced that this new governor wants to allow abortions up to 9 months. I highly oppose this. Um, so I'm going to share this number on Facebook. If you would like to call me back, my number is 434509 9195. And again, I highly oppose this. Thank you so much for your time. This is for February 12th, Thursday, 2026. And um I'm referencing to the I'm not sure the number, however, it's for the zoning. um just beg you to put in restrictions of where abortion clinics can be far far away from any residential business anywhere actually. So just do all you can to prohibit them

to be anywhere. Thank you. Uh, hello. I'm calling about agenda item number two for the meeting on uh Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. No, sorry. I guess the meeting is on Thursday, February 12th at 6:00 p.m. I'm calling about agenda number two, but this is Gail Van Djk and I live at 205 Over Street Lane. And uh I would like to say that um I do support the proposed zoning amendment that regulates the location of abortion clinics in Lynchburg um and the process requiring public notice. So I do want to say that I do support agenda number two. I support the proposed zoning amendment for the meeting on Thursday, February 12th at 6 o'clock. And this is Gail Van Djk. Thank you very much. I would like to please uh encourage the council members to put in the restrictions for the the abortion clinics. Um I I feel like it's very important to citizens in the city of Lynchburg and I think this this uh a good thing to do and it's common sense to do. Um, so I'm just encouraging to just put in the restrictions and let's do something more um so we don't have so much uh stuff to contest and uh cause a fuss about. We got enough to do that here lately. Thank you.

Hello, my name is Jane Maurice and I'm a Lynchburg resident. Um, I was just calling to say that I believe that abortion clinics should have to be zoned. Um, and I just wanted to call in and let my opinion be heard that that abortion clinics should have to be zoned like any other business if they're coming into Lynchburg City. um and they shouldn't be able to just be put wherever they want without the pro uh proper zoning and established uh rules set in place for those establishments as there are definitely uh my opinion is that they just shouldn't be able to be put up anywhere without any zoning regulations. All right, thank you.

Uh yes. Hi, my name is Khaki Bowen and I am a parishioner at Holy Cross Catholic Church and I reside at 300 St. Paul Drive, Lynchburg, Virginia. I'm calling regarding the February 12th city council meeting. I support agenda item two, the abortion clinic zoning ordinance amendment. I strongly support this men amendment and I speak out. Deep care for the well-being of our community and future citizens. I believe the abortion clinic should not be located near churches of which I I work at one schools, cultural and recreation facilities and historic districts along. Uh so let's see. I urge you the city council to vote yes and I thank you for your time and service. So bye.

Hello. This is David Bennett. I heard that you all were going to be talking about uh making it a more difficult process to put abortion clinics next to schools and churches. And I think that's a wonderful thing. We need to uh we ought to be ashamed of oursel for uh supporting abortion. So, anything we can do to make it harder for the abortionist, I'm in favor of that. My name is David Bennett. Thank you. 434-907-9906.

Yes, my name is Phyllis Thornton and I live 3417 Ivy Link Place, Lynchburg, Virginia. I do not have the reference number referring to the abortion clinics being able to um be uh in any zone. And I would like to uh express that I feel like they should have to go through the same process that every other business does in that zoning. Thank you.

Hi, my name is Joe Decrian. I'm a resident of the city of Lynchburg. I'm calling in reference to the meeting on February 12th, uh, specifically agenda item two. And I am just giving my total support for the proposed zoning amendment that regulates the location of abortion clinics in Lynchburg. Um, thank you.

Uh, good morning. My name is Diane Beladera. I live at 1805 Richmond Avenue in Lynchburg, Virginia. And I am calling regarding the agenda to the second agenda the um about the abortion clinic zoning ordinance amendment. And I strongly support this amendment and I hope that the city council will vote yes in supporting the abortion clinic zoning ordinance amendment. Thank you so much. Hi, my name is Tyler Hill. I'm calling on behalf of the February 12th public hearing that is in reference to agenda item two. I just wanted to state my support for the proposed zoning amendment that regulates the location of abortion clinics in Lynchburg and the process requiring public notice hearing and a city council vote. So, I would like to urge everyone um who can vote to make the correct call. Thank you and have a nice day.

Hello, my name is Susan Typton and I'm a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lynchburg. Calling regard regarding the February 12th city council meeting. I support agenda item two, the abortion clinic zoning ordinance amendment. I strongly support this amendment out of deep care for the well-being of future generations. Abortion clinics should never be located near churches, school, cultural and recreational facilities, historic districts, or any place else for that matter. These are spaces for reflection, learning, family life, and community building. Zoning exists to protect the character and safety of these places. Across the country, abortion clinics bring division, protests, and unrest, increasing the burden on police and first responders. I pray to God that Lynchberg remains a city that prioritizes peace, safety, and harmony, not conflict. More importantly, abortion clinics do not reflect Lynchberg's values. This amendment is not about hostility or judgment. It is about responsible governing, protecting neighborhoods, and preserving the values and characters of Lynchberg. I urge city council to vote yes. Thank you for your time and service.

Hi, good morning. My name is Roland Octtow. I'm a resident of Lynchber. Um, and I'm just calling in reference to the meeting that's to take place on 5:00 PM on Wednesday, February 11th. I just wanted to say that I fully support um agenda item two. Um and so I just wanted to make that known to the uh board. Thank you.

Yeah. Yes. This is Daryl Gayler um calling about the city hall meeting this weekend. Um I live in central Virginia. I'm a resident and I'm I'm pro-life and I stand for life and I believe we need to have limits on abortion. Thank you for your consideration. I'm calling about the council meeting on Tuesday, February 10th, and it's about agenda item two. I support the proposed zoning amendment that regulates the location of abortion clinics in Lynchburg and the process requiring public notice, hearing, and a city council vote. I am not for having abortion clinics in this town. So, this is the next thing I can do. So, I'm going to try to limit it by um having a council vote and public notice required. Thank you. Bye. Hello. My name is Carol Redmond. I live on Dumas Street. I'm calling in reference to the Thursday, February 12th meeting at Lynchburg City Hall. Um, I am calling about agenda item two. I support the proposed zoning amendment that regulates the location of abortion clinics in Lynchburg and the process requiring public notice hearing and a city council vote. Thank you. Goodbye.

Hi. Um, my name is Sally Lane. I live at Port, excuse me, 538 Court Street on downtown Lynchburg. I am um contacting you to comment on uh item number two for this Thursday's meeting um February 12th. I um understand that the council will be uh looking at a proposal to regulate um the um abortion the operation of abortion clinics in the city and um propose certain in restrictions on where they can operate. I wanted to voice my strong support for that proposed zoning ordinance ordinance which would regulate where the uh clinic can operate according to um the proposal. I again I support that measure and I think uh I do so because I think it is consistent with um I think it's a reasonable proposal and I think it's consistent um with the values of our community. Thank you. Yes, I am calling in reference to agenda item two. I support the proposed zoning amendment that regulates the location of abortion clinics in Lynchburg and the process requiring public notice hearing in a city council vote. Although no abortion clinics would be wonderful, we at least should be notified if there is going to be one. And it should not be near a school, a church, or a daycare facility.

That is really asking for a lot of trouble. Thank you very much. Hi, this is William Benton. I currently reside within Lynchburg, Virginia. I'm calling for the council meeting this Thursday. I'm calling in reference to agenda item two and I support the proposed zoning amendment that regulates the location of abortion clinics in Lynchburg and the process requiring public notice hearing and a city council vote. Thank you.

Good evening. I do not wish to speak on Thursday night, but I do wish to portray my opinion that I would want the restrictions put on abortion clinics that would be towards any business in the city. And beyond that, I'd like to have no abortion clinics in the city whatsoever. I am a longtime resident and live on Langren Road. Thank you very much.

I am a citizen of Lynchburg. I live on Langren Road and I am opposed to having any abortion clinic in Lynchburg. The city council meeting is for this Thursday, February 12th. Thank you.

My name is Linda Atkinson. I reside in Lynchburg, Virginia, and I am calling to strongly rebuke the 9month abortion plan. If you need to contact me, my phone number is 4344853474. Thank you. I'm calling for the meeting on Thursday, February 12th at 6 PM concerning agenda no item number two. I'm in support of the proposed amendment to regulate abortion clinic locations and implement the conditional use permit process. Well, I'm calling about agenda item two. I'm a resident of Lynchburg City. Uh the meeting is on Thursday, February 12th. I support the proposed zoning amendment that regulates the location of abortion clinics in Lynchburg in the process requiring public notice during a city council. Thank you.

Hi, my name is Hannah Coington. I live in Lynchburg City. I'm calling in reference to agenda item two which is being discussed at the meeting on Thursday, February um 12th. Um I just wanted to call and say that I support the proposed zoning amendment that regulates the location of abortion clinics in Lynburg and the process requiring public notice hearing in a city council vote.

Hello, my name is Barbara Claire. I'm a resident of Lynchburg and I'm calling about the agenda item for tomorrow night's meeting uh on 212. Um agenda item two, reasonable zoning limits on abortion clinics. Uh the flyer says I have until Wednesday at 5 to uh the message said I had until Monday to call. I hope that you will listen to me as well as others. Uh we would like the reasonable zoning limits on abortion clinics to go through. Uh if they do come back, they need to close the loopholes so that there would be no abortion clinics anywhere near schools, churches, or parks. Of course, I don't want them anywhere. But all that to say, reasonable zoning limits do need to happen on abortion clinics. And again, my name is Barbara Claire. I've been a resident here for 20 years and I hope that you will listen to my opinion and my voice. Thank you. I vote every time and thank you again. Bye-bye.

Hello, my name is Keith Todd. I live at 203 Rockwell Road, Lynchburg. Today I was informed that there will be a vote on allowing abortion clinics in Lynchburg. I would like all city council members, vice mayor, and mayor to know I am 100% against this. My contact number is 2675865026. I've been a resident of Lynchburg since December 1st, 2025. Also, I would like to know why there are no contact numbers for our council people or mayor. I was told I have to leave a message on this voicemail. Unhappy about that also. I would like email contact information and also office contact information if there is some. Thank you very much. Once again, this is Keith Todd. Hello, this is Gloria Havener and I'm a student here in Lynchburg, Virginia and I'm um just calling in reference to agenda item two and I would I would like to let you know that I support the proposed zoning amendment that regulates the location of abortion clinics here in Lynchburg and the process requiring public notice hearing and a city council vote. Thank you so much and please have a great rest of your day. Hi, my name is Nathaniel Grave, resident in Lynchburg. Um, calling about the meeting on Wednesday the 11th and in reference to agenda item two, saying um full support of the zoning for abortion clinic. Thank you for your time. Bye.

Hello, this is Hannah Pence, current resident of 2339 Aragon Street, Lynchburg, Virginia. 24501 and I am calling uh in reference to the meeting that is to be held on February 12th regarding agenda number two and I wish to uh cast my opinion regarding the agenda which would be include the amendment to uh require more zoning restrictions regarding the abortion clinics in Lynchburg. It is of my opinion that we need to have these restrictions in place because if we are concerned about women's health and about the health care of our ladies of our community, we should be concerned about uh the care that needs to be taken to them and also just the human rights issue regarding abortion. It is in my opinion that abortion actually harms the rights of uh other children. It harms the rights of women and infringes upon the rights to their own body. particularly if we're going to be concerned with the rights to a b to a baby in terms of if the baby is a girl where are the rights to her body if she is to be aborted. So I implore the council as an educator citizen and fellow woman of Lynchburg to consider not only our women but also the daughters born and unborn and the rights that are due them in this manner. Thank you. Hello, my name is Nicholas Greyfield. I'm a resident of Lynchburg City and I am calling about agendum item agenda item two for the meeting on Thursday. And I am calling to support the proposed zoning amendment that regulates the location of abortion clinics in Lynchburg and the process requiring public notice hearing and a city council vote.

Yes, my name is Mark Rivers. Um I live at 63 Riverside Drive, Lynchburg. And I'm calling about the um um the agenda item number two supporting proposed zoning amendment that regulates the location of abortion clinics in Lynchburg and the process requiring public notice, hearing, and a city council vote. Hi, my name is Rebecca Vineyard. I live at 574 Leedsville Road. I'm just calling in reference to agenda item two. I support the proposed zoning amendment that regulates the location of abortion clinics in Lynchburg and the process requiring public notice, hearing, and a city council vote. I just wanted to let you know. Thank you so much. Bye. Hello, my name is Joshua um Joshua Reigns and I'm calling today in reference to agenda item two. I'm calling today to um acknowledge and and say that I support the proposed zoning amendment that regulates the location of abortion clinics in Lynchburg and the process requiring public notice hearing and a city council vote. Again, this is Joshua. I'm a resident in Lynchburg and um my phone number is uh 434-610-3651. Thank you and have a great day. Take care. Hello, my name is Gabriel Lawson here in Lynchburg. I'm calling in reference to agenda item two. I support the proposed zoning amendment that regulates the location of abortion clinics in Lynchburg and the process requiring public notice hearing

and a city council vote. I thank you very much for your time and all the work and effort that y'all are putting in. Just know that we that I support this and a lot of others do as well. Thank you. Bye-bye. Hi, my name is Wanda Rivers. I'm calling in regards to the agenda item number two. Uh, I do support the proposed zoning amendment that regulates the location of abortion clinics in Lynchburg and process requiring public notice hearing and a city council vote. Thank you.

Hi. Um, this is in regards to the uh meeting um on Thursday calling in reference of agenda item two. This is Jacob Solomon. Solomon spelled S A L O M O N. Um, and I my residency is at 7612 Timberlake Road, um, apartment 1215. Um, and I just wanted to say that I, um, I, I support the proposed zoning amendment that regulates the location of abortion clinics in Lynchburg and the process requiring public notice, hearing um, and the city uh, council votes. Um, yeah. Thank you.

Yes. Hello. Um, I'm calling in reference to agenda item two. Um, that I support the proposed zoning amendment that regulates the location of abortion clinics in Lynchburg and the process requiring uh public noise hearing and a city council vote, public notice, sorry, hearing and a city council vote. Um, my name is uh Joseph Ready. Um, my phone number is 207-653-33601 and I live at 215 Ethan Court in Lynchburg. Thank you.

Hi, my name is Ellie Hester. I live in Lynchburg, Virginia, and I'm calling U regarding the city council meeting for Wednesday, February 11th. And calling in reference to agenda item two. I support the proposed zoning amendment that regulates the location of abortion clinics in Lynchburg and the process requiring public notice hearing and a city council vote. Thank you for listening.

I am calling in reference to the meeting for February 12th agenda item 1-2. It has to do with zoning changes for um abortion clinics. And my name is Sheri Spar and I live at 58 Garnet Court. Um, and so I am in support of the zoning to not allow abortion clinics to be in proximity of schools or churches. Um, and that there would be some restrictions there regarding that access. um especially as it relates to young vulnerable people or in areas where um people are vulnerable to um that influence and so I appreciate you taking our comments. Thank you. Have a good day.

Hello. Uh this is going to uh I support uh abortion clinic voting. This is agenda number two uh for the council meeting on February 12th. I think it is important to have to have separate convenience locations for churches, for schools, for abortion clinics, and for neighborhoods. And this item achieves exactly that. So I fully support the abortion clinic zoning amendment. Agenda number two.