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Manassas Park council to advertise 1.5 not‑to‑exceed rate; discusses meals tax relief, EDA bond transparency and budget publication
Summary
The governing body agreed to advertise a 1.5 not‑to‑exceed real‑estate tax rate for public notice, debated a possible meals‑tax reduction to aid local businesses, requested a snapshot of EDA revenue bonds financing a nearby movie theater, and confirmed the FY27 budget book will be published online.
Council members agreed to advertise a not‑to‑exceed real‑estate tax rate (1.5 was proposed) for public notice while retaining flexibility to set the final rate at or below that figure. Members urged clear public messaging about the proposed rate to avoid confusion and press speculation.
The group discussed whether lowering the meals tax — a small revenue source (described as roughly 1% of the…
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