Unexpected recess called after Monica Gary (Aquia) criticized fellow supervisors.
Stafford sets advertised tax rate at 91 cents
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WATCH: Stafford Supervisors vote to advertise a 91 cent tax rate
The final budget can have a lower tax rate, but not higher. Several board members pledged to look for cuts. Here’s some of the debate:
Virginia to host presidential primaries on Super Tuesday
Polls in the Commonwealth open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m., according to the Virginia Department of Elections website.
GWRC receives grant for housing solutions
Joe and Mary Wilson Community Benefit Fund awards over $45,000 for staff support
WATCH: Congress approves short-term funding to avoid shutdown
Virginia Senator Mark Warner says he’s tired of short term solutions. Warner says this is no way to fund the government
Spotsylvania supervisors approve projects, set advertised tax rate
The board also voted on an advertised real estate tax rate of 78 cents per $100 of assessed value for fiscal year 2025.
Proposed Stafford school budget brings tough decisions
Superintendent Taylor: Stafford is ‘fastest growing school division in Virginia.’
Spotsy Supervisors advertise a tax rate of 78.17
The current rate is 77.17. This is the advertised rate–not the final rate. Supervisors can adopt a lower rate, not a higher one.
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors to hold two public hearings on Tuesday
Tuesday’s meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Holbert Building, 9104 Courthouse Road.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Spotsylvania Social Services
Deputy Director Melonie Barrow (left) and Director Amy Swift (right) discuss an increase in child fatalities tied to unsafe sleeping arrangements AND drug overdose cases for children under 6.
Spotsylvania school officials say deferred projects are catching up to the county
Officials: more than $70 million is required to renovate Spotsylvania Middle School; Chancellor Middle and Chancellor High will require $20 million in upgrades.
Stafford’s proposed 2025 budget hits the $1B milestone
The board of supervisors will ask the school board to vote again on the Embrey Mill location for elementary school No. 19.
WATCH: Here’s what you need to know about property reassessment numbers in Stafford
Stafford County property assessments are in the mail. Residential properties have increased 13% on average. Commercial properties are up 23%.
Nominations open for the 2024 Sustainability Award from the Clean and Green Commision
The deadline is March 31st
Stafford looking for someone to own or lease historic home in Falmouth
The structure was built by Benjamin Hall around 1840 when Falmouth was a deep-water port with ships coming and going around the world.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Chris Yakabouski
Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski (Battlefield) talks about the county budget, taxes, schools, roads, growth and reassessments.
Fredericksburg City Council approves purchase of mobile stage for Riverfront Park
The city also voted to update its Capital Impacts Study, with a few tweaks.
WATCH: State Senate approves increase in minimum wage
Democrats in the state Senate passed an increase in the minimum wage. It’s currently $12. It would increase to $13.50 in 2025 and $15 in 2026.
WATCH: Virginia Senate passes assault weapons ban
The Virginia Senate passed a bill that bans the purchase of assault-style weapons. The legislation bans the purchase of any assault-style firearm manufactured after July 1, 2024.
Spotsy School Board weighs proposed budget ahead of vote
School board’s total budget is $479.9 million, including approximately $418 million in day-to-day operations, an increase of more than $44 million from fiscal year 2024.
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