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Residents voice opposition to new levies; supervisors approve state fire pass-through funds
Summary
Public commenters urged the Board to reconsider recent levies and to protect low-income and senior residents; supervisors discussed levy impacts and approved a state Department of Fire Programs pass-through allocation of $53,792 to the county's three volunteer fire departments to be divided equally.
Several residents on Tuesday urged Nottoway County supervisors to reconsider new tax levies, stressing hardship for seniors and low-income households, while volunteer fire and EMS leaders explained how levy funds are being used. After public comment and a short board discussion, supervisors approved a state fire pass-through allocation that will divide $53,792 equally among the county's three volunteer fire departments.
Public concerns about levies Multiple residents told the board the levies enacted earlier this year imposed hardship on those on fixed incomes and that some levies were implemented without a countywide ballot measure. David Gibbs told supervisors his taxes rose by more than $300 and said the levies should have been put to a public vote. Susan Fee, a 74-year-old resident, urged the board to consider "urgent"…
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