The goal is to eliminate shopping bags, but the money the tax is making is no small change.
The Tuesday morning fire displaced six residents and seven animals. All escaped unharmed.
City Manager Sam Sanders says his proposed 2-cent real estate tax increase would fill the FY 27 budget’s $2.5 million gap.
About 1,500 Louisa residents are without power; 1,000 more in Albemarle County
Both have spent more than 20 years with Albemarle County Public Schools.
Area residents are still urged to be vigilant of strong winds and possible tornadoes.
Full and early closures Monday
VDOT will replace the existing bridge at the site in process anticipated to affect traffic in the area until May 15.
A preliminary draft of the resolution was posted on social media Wednesday, but Mayor Harrison Cluff said it is still very much a work in progress.
JMU’s Bob Roberts calls it the Reagan defense scenario, and if it lasts long enough, it could help Virginia cover rising healthcare costs.