Smyth County supervisors adopt resolution expressing concern about proposed mandatory collective bargaining
The board debated House Bill 1263 and Senate Bill 378 and voted to adopt a resolution expressing concern about potential fiscal impacts of mandatory collective bargaining for local government employees; supervisors framed the action as a 'resolution of concern' to inform the governor's office rather than formal lobbying.
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The Smyth County Board of Supervisors on April 9 debated a draft resolution tied to House Bill 1263 and Senate Bill 378, legislation that would change collective-bargaining rules for local government employees. Board members expressed concerns about potential long-term fiscal pressures on county and school budgets and the operational impacts of mandatory bargaining.
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