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Residents press Woodbridge leaders on rising property taxes and downtown development
Summary
Multiple residents told the council they have seen substantial increases in property tax bills and urged clarity on whether development and utility rate changes are driving costs; Mayor John McCormick said the municipal levy did not increase in fiscal 2024 and pointed to school and county components as larger drivers.
Several residents used the public-comment period to tell the council they are feeling the strain of rising property taxes and related cost pressures.
Rashida C. Warren said her first‑ and second‑quarter tax bills had risen significantly this year and that many other residents she follows online reported similar increases: "My first and second quarter taxes have gone up significantly this year," she said. Lyle Howard later told the council his calculations…
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