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Are you using "property taxes" to mean real estate taxes? What is a budget surplus? Does that reflect money collected without prior allocation or even appropriation?

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When did capital budgets become directly related to population increases? I would think it would be more in line with aging existing infrastructure. Actually it probably more related to availability of funds and the number of committees brain storming on wish lists.

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Sad day for the Valley. Bringing 500 jobs means bringing in many more people (they are never filled by mostly local worker) putting stress on housing, schools and medical services. ****Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that the internet distribution company Amazon plans to open a 1 million square fulfillment center in Fishersville, creating 500 jobs where workers will specialize in packing and shipping bulky and large-sized items***

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