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Shenandoah supervisors approve county meals tax after debate; several planning items also pass
Summary
After debate about rate and local business impacts, the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors voted 4–2 to approve a meals (food and beverage) tax as presented; the meeting also cleared consent appointments and several planning commission items.
The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors voted to enact a county food and beverage (meals) tax after extended debate over rate and timing.
An initial motion to enact a 3% meals tax delayed until the following fiscal year failed for lack of a second. The board then moved to approve the ordinance as written (the ordinance presented to the board proposed a 6% meals tax). Supervisor who opposed the 6% figure described it as "excessive," saying the higher rate would be a burden to local restaurants and tourism businesses such as Bryce Resort. Supporters countered that the meals tax is a…
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