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Rockingham commissioner candidates spar over revenue neutral budgeting and the 'casino' rezoning
Summary
Incumbents and challengers for Rockingham County commission debated budgeting choices, revenue-neutral versus increased spending, and the controversial rezoning that opponents called a casino proposal; some candidates urged referenda and more public input.
Four candidates for two commission seats laid out competing visions for county budgeting, economic development and zoning.
Incumbent Charlie Hall defended a recent budget that he said increased school funding and public-safety payroll while backing a capital improvement plan (initially described as roughly $49 million) to address maintenance and growth. Hall argued recent budget increases were due to inflation and long-deferred maintenance and said…
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