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Nelson County keeps real estate tax rate at $0.65 after public hearing
Summary
After a packed public hearing, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors voted 3–2 on April 11 to keep the real estate tax rate at $0.65 per $100 of assessed value; residents urged no increase and supervisors debated using reserves versus a modest revenue boost to shore up school and employee funding.
The Nelson County Board of Supervisors voted 3–2 on April 11 to maintain the real property tax rate at $0.65 per $100 of assessed value after a public hearing in Lovingston.
County Administrator Candice W. McGarry opened the hearing by noting the Board had advertised a proposed one-cent increase to $0.66, which staff estimated would generate about $321,707. Dozens of residents who spoke at the hearing urged the Board to hold the line.
“Please keep the rate the same,” said Michael Hevener of Faber, arguing that the modest…
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