Sales tax increase resolution tabled in Washington County, VA

Sales tax increase resolution tabled in Washington County, VA

ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) — The Washington County, Virginia Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to table a resolution that would have put a proposed 1% sales tax increase on ballots in November. Supervisors voted to table the resolution until December. The additional revenue generated by the tax increase would go to construction and renovation projects at [...]

Washington Co VA Board tables proposed 1% sales tax increase

The Washington County, Virginia Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to table a resolution that would have put a proposed 1% sales tax increase on ballots in November. Additional revenue generated by the tax increase would be expected to go to construction and renovation projects at county schools. A recent facility study by a local architectural firm identified about $70 million of needed upgrades. Supervisors voted to table the resolution until …