Chesapeake City Council no longer considering real estate tax increase to fund public safety efforts

Chesapeake council backs away from tax hike, instead considers water and sewer increase

CHESAPEAKE — Council members informally agreed Tuesday to fund additional public safety needs in the upcoming fiscal budget without raising the real estate tax rate. But as they finalize the proposed $1.65 billion operating budget, council members are now weighing steeper increases for water and sewer rates in order to keep up with increased utility costs and necessary maintenance. ___ Tax rates City Council for weeks has been weighing options t…

Chesapeake City Council no longer considering real estate tax increase to fund public safety efforts

Chesapeake Mayor Rick West announces no increase in real estate tax, reallocating budget surplus to enhance public safety without burdening residents.