Local Government

Stafford Board of Supervisors May 20 Meeting Preview

On the agenda is a public hearing on a proposal to increase the meals tax and allocate the resulting revenue to the school division.

May 16 •

Fredericksburg City Council May 13 Meeting Preview

Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on Tuesday.

May 9 •

"We Need to Facilitate These Conversations:" Stafford Elected Officials Hold Joint Town Hall

School Board and the Board of Supervisors leadership heard and responded to citizen questions at town hall on Wednesday.

Apr 30 •

Higher Sales Tax Revenues Mean Spotsylvania Schools May Receive an Additional $1 Million for 2025 Budget

This evening's work session focuses on finalizing the budget, approving the teacher salary scale, and taking the first steps to use additional state…

Apr 28

"This is a Horrible Predicament:" Fredericksburg City Council and School Board Try to Deal with Budget Uncertainty

"It is very alarming sitting up here with you guys," Vice Mayor Charlie Frye said.

Apr 2 •

Fredericksburg City Council March 25 Meeting Preview

Council will meet for a work session and regular business meeting on Tuesday.

Mar 25 •

City Planning Commission to Consider Eagle Village Rezoning

Proposed rezoning would be part of Small Area Plan for the area including the University of Mary Washington, Mary Washington Healthcare, and "central…

Mar 12 •

Fredericksburg City Manager's Budget Proposes 3-Cent Tax Rate Increase

By Adele Uphaus

Mar 12 •

Stafford Budget Includes 5-Cent Property Tax Increase

The property tax exemption for disabled veterans is a major driver of the fiscal year 2026 budget, county administrator says.

Mar 5 •

Fredericksburg City Council February 25 Meeting Preview

Council will hold a work session and meeting on Tuesday. The technology overlay district is on the agenda for both meetings.

Feb 21 •

Breaking News: Petition Seeks Release of Applications, Notes Related to City Council's Ward 3 Vacancy

Petition was filed in Fredericksburg Circuit Court Thursday morning.

Feb 13 •

Stafford Board of Supervisors Meeting Gets Spicy

Chair Deuntay Diggs expresses frustration with colleagues, possibly building from events that occurred at the January 7 Stafford Republican Committee…

Jan 29 •

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