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Supervisors approve new tax classification to support volunteer firefighters; rate to be set by finance committee
Summary
The board approved code changes creating a personal-property tax classification for active volunteer firefighters and EMTs aimed at recruitment and retention; supervisors referred the rate-setting to the finance committee (discussion included legally permitted minimal rates and at least one abstention by a volunteer member).
The Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors voted April 20 to create a new personal‑property tax classification for active volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel, intended as a recruitment and retention incentive.
Trey Pyle presented draft amendments to chapter 70 of the county code establishing authority for a separate motor‑vehicle classification for qualifying volunteers and directed the board to refer rate‑setting to the finance committee. Discussion among supervisors noted a…
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