The council also voted 7-0 to make several tweaks to the Unified Development Ordinance specific to landscaping.
Fredericksburg City Council awards contract for water meter project
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Spotsylvania tax rate decision leaves school officials perplexed
ESSER-funded paraprofessionals and maintenance costs in peril with approved budget.
WATCH: Spotsy Supervisors set tax rate
On a 4-3 vote, Spotsylvania Supervisors approved a new budget with a .7343 tax rate.
Spotsylvania County counselor helps remove major hurdle in her profession
Bill signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin substitutes complicated test to becoming licensed as a mental health counselor in Virginia with a less strenuous exam.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Inform Fredericksburg
Matt Kelly and Anne Little talk about topics and goals of Inform Fredericksburg.
‘No more to you’: King George considers change to FOIA policy
Citing volume of requests, Interim County Attorney Stuart proposes board eliminate the free initial 30 minutes related to FOIA research.
Stafford supervisors’ approved budget gives $13 million boost to schools
Supervisors set real estate tax rate at 91 cents per $100 of assessed value.
Prime real estate? King George supervisors request reversal of rezoned Amazon properties
Board’s request not targeting the 317 acres on the Birchwood power plant site.
WATCH: Stafford Supervisors set a tax rate/adopt a budget
On a 5-2 vote, Stafford Supervisors approved a 91 cent tax rate (.9067).
Spotsylvania budget public hearing showcases mixed views
While some want a higher real estate tax rate to support schools and other services, many do not agree.
Stafford County Board of Supervisors appoints interim county administrator
Craig Meadows previously worked in Montgomery County, Va.
WATCH: School funding and high tax bills dominate Spotsy budget public hearing
Board of Supervisors heard from residents ahead of final budget decisions early next month.
WATCH: Roads and emergency dispatch–Stafford has big plans for over 1.7 million dollars in federal money
Sheriff David Decatur and VDOT’s Kyle Bates talk about how Stafford County will benefit from over 1.7 million dollars in federal money on its way.
Spotsylvania officials speak out against regional approach to transportation
County’s Board of Supervisors are not thrilled about the prospects of a Regional Transportation Authority.
Public hearing on Spotsylvania budget set for Thursday evening
School division has a nearly $47 million funding gap.
President signs into law Spanberger’s legislation to provide $637,195 for Fredericksburg Emergency Operations Center
Funding Will Allow the City of Fredericksburg to Enhance Security at Emergency Operations Center.
King George supervisors ready to ‘go to war’ with Amazon
Battle lines drawn over data center performance agreement signed by previous board.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Will McIntosh
The At-Large member of Fredericksburg City Council talks about his first few months on council, the budget and growth.
King George supervisors speak on staff departures
Departing Director of Economic Development and Tourism: supervisors’ hands-on approach with staff is unusual.
Proposed city budget includes 10% water fee increase
Notice of a new equalized real estate tax rate will be mailed to property owners sometime in April.
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