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Vienna council approves permanent meals tax increase to 4% after debate
Summary
The Vienna Town Council voted 6–1 on Sept. 8 to raise the town’s meals tax from 3% to 4% effective Jan. 1, 2026, after discussion about notice, what the tax covers and whether a sunset clause was needed.
The Vienna Town Council voted 6–1 on Sept. 8 to amend the town code to raise the local meals tax from 3% to 4%, with the change slated to take effect Jan. 1, 2026.
Mayor Linda J. Colbert presided as council members debated whether the increase required a second public hearing and whether the tax should have a sunset provision. Town Attorney explained that state law requires a public…
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