Fairfax County Residents Gather to Discuss Meals Tax Referendum

From Mount Vernon Council of Citizens’ Association:

MOUNT VERNON, VA - The Mount Vernon Council of Citizens’ Association will host a discussion to help citizens learn more about the Fairfax County Meals Tax Referendum.

In the November 8 General Election, Fairfax County voters will be asked to vote YES or NO on a meals tax question that will ask voters to allow the Board of Supervisors to impose a 4 percent meals tax on certain prepared foods, which will be paid by residents, commuters and tourists.

If the majority of voters approve the meals tax, the Board of Supervisors will dedicate the revenues to two purposes, which are specified in the ballot question:

· 70 percent of the net revenues would be dedicated to Fairfax County Public Schools.

· 30 percent of the net revenues would be dedicated to county services, capital improvements and property tax relief.

All concerned Fairfax County residents are welcome.

Panelists:

Kimberly Adams –in favor of the referendum, President, Fairfax County Council of PTAs

Claude Andersen – against the referendum, Corporate Operations Manager, Cylde’s Restaurant Group

After the panel remarks from:

Fairfax County Supervisor Dan Storck (Mount Vernon)

Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity (Springfield)

The panel event will take place Wednesday, September 28 at 7 p.m. at the South County Center, Room 221-A&B, 8350 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309.

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