Notice of a new equalized real estate tax rate will be mailed to property owners sometime in April.
Proposed city budget includes 10% water fee increase
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Newman, Greszler appointed to UMW’s Board of Visitors
The mid-year appointments fill visitors’ seats vacated by Patricia McGinnis and the late Rev. Dean Nelson.
WATCH: Stafford Supervisors told to fully fund the school budget
Budget public hearing night in Stafford. Schools asked the county for 15-million dollars more in funding. The current plan provides 13-million.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Scott Mayausky
Stafford’s Commissioner of the Revenue talks about why most homeowners saw such a big rise in their reassessments. We talk about growth in the county and pressure to meet needs yet make the county affordable. And a discussion on data centers and why the commissioner’s office will need to understand and monitor data centers every step of the way.
WATCH: Senator Warner says TikTok is a national security risk
Last week the House passed a bipartisan bill that would require the app to be sold off by its Chinese parent company or be banned on American devices. Warner says he’s pushing for a vote in the Senate. Warner is chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Stafford names new economic development director
Liz Barber has been interim director after Kyle Allwine left in December.
Fredericksburg city manager presents recommended FY 2025 budget
The budget proposes an additional four cents, plus a one cent fire tax, for an effective real estate rate of 77 cents per $100 of value.
President Biden signs legislation to assist Fredericksburg area with infrastructure
Region receives $6.5 million in federal funds for road improvements and other infrastructure projects.
Stafford sets advertised tax rate at 91 cents
Unexpected recess called after Monica Gary (Aquia) criticized fellow supervisors.
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.
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