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Nottoway board backs school construction tax and opposes mandatory collective bargaining
Summary
The board approved resolutions supporting state legislation that would allow a local 1% sales tax for school construction (to be approved by referendum) and opposing state‑mandated collective bargaining for local governments; both measures will be forwarded to VACO and state lawmakers.
Supervisors approved two resolutions related to state policy and local fiscal tools. One resolution expressed support for House Bill 334 / Senate Bill 607, which would authorize an additional local sales and use tax of up to 1% — subject to voter referendum — with proceeds dedicated to school construction; the board agreed to send the resolution to the Virginia Association of Counties (VACO) to request advocacy support.
The board also unanimously approved a resolution opposing HB1263/SB378, legislation that would impose mandatory collective bargaining on local governments and create a Public Employee Relations Board. Supporters of the resolution argued mandatory bargaining would impose unfunded obligations on small localities and reduce local discretion; the board voted 4‑0 to transmit the resolution to the governor and members of the General Assembly.
