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Supervisors debate Amelia County event permit fees but take no action
Summary
During a May 21 work session supervisors questioned whether the county's entertainment/event permit fees reflect event frequency and scale; concerns about burdening organizers were raised, and no fee changes were approved.
Supervisor Dexter Jones raised questions about Amelia County's event permit fee schedule during the May 21 work session, asking whether fees adequately reflected the frequency and scale of events in the county. Board members discussed possible alternatives, including fee adjustments and other revenue-generating approaches, and noted concerns that higher costs could discourage event organizers.
The board generally agreed the permit-fee structure might warrant further review but did not propose or approve any changes at the meeting. No motion was made, and staff did not commit to a specific follow-up besides general consideration during budget discussions and future meetings.
