Bristol Virginia Leaders Have Received Some Bad Financial News. The City Is Facing Its Largest Budget Shortfall Ever And Will Force An Increase In Real Estate And Other Taxes, Including Trash Collection Fees. The Proposed 2023-24 Fiscal Year Spending Plan Includes A $28.8 Million Deficit In The Solid Waste Division Due To Ongoing Work On The City’s Landfill. The Work Is Required Per A Federal Court Order. Proposed Tax Increases Include Raising The Real Estate Tax Five Cents, Raising The Meals Tax Rate By 3%, Upping The Lodging Tax And Doubling Garbage Pickup Fees.
