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Spotsylvania supervisors oppose proposed GWRC RTA, citing tax and equity concerns
Summary
After a lengthy presentation from county transportation staff, the Spotsylvania Board voted 5–1 to adopt a resolution opposing the proposed GWRC Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and to support an opt‑out option for the county, citing concerns about proposed taxes, revenue splits, and whether regional project priorities have been defined.
The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors voted on June 11 to adopt a resolution opposing the proposed Rappahannock Area Transportation Authority (RTA) advanced by the George Washington Regional Commission (GWRC)/FAMPO subcommittee, and to support the county’s right to opt out of any RTA advanced at the 2025 General Assembly.
Paul Agnello, the county’s director of transportation, briefed the board on the FAMPO subcommittee’s May 31 memorandum describing an RTA model that would allow participating localities to raise…
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