By Susan Larson
City Manager Bev Cameron recommended an increase of just over 3.6 percent in the FY2015 Fredericksburg budget. “This is the fourth consecutive year without an increase in any tax rates,” Cameron told City Council during their March 11 meeting.
The total recommended budget is $84 million.
By Susan Larson
City of Fredericksburg personal property taxes will now be billed in two equal installments annually.
Fredericksburg’s 2014 personal property taxes will be due on May 15 and November 15.
City Treasurer Brenda Wood recommended the change to help residents pay their bills and lessen the work load for city staff who have been managing an increasing number of payment plans.
By Susan Larson
Citizens have another opportunity to submit suggestions for the City of Fredericksburg’s planned Riverfront Park.
Compiled by Melina Downs, UMW Office of Media and Public Relations
All events are at the University of Mary Washington, 1301 College Ave., Fredericksburg, unless otherwise listed.
Tuesday, March 11 – Tuesday, April 8 – Class, Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Course, by Bill Brooks; Combs Hall, Room 4; Tuesdays 5:30 – 7 p.m.; free; Registration required by emailing [email protected].
The City of Fredericksburg is accepting applications for Manager of Public Facilities, Facilities Technician and Transit Driver.
“A city application and resume should be submitted before the close of business on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014.”
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