Smyth County board removes open‑space and forestal land‑use allowances from tax code
After a staff presentation and no public speakers, the Smyth County Board of Supervisors voted 6–1 to amend Chapter 23 of the county code to remove allowances for open‑space and forestal land use from the county tax rebate/taxation program. The board waived hearing rules and approved the ordinance the same night.
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The Smyth County Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to Chapter 23 of the county finance and taxation code that removes allowances for open‑space and forestal land‑use classifications from the county's tax rebate/taxation program. County staff summarized the proposal and said action was required before the end of the fiscal year for a Jan. 1 effective date.
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