Acquired Through MGN Online on 04/29/2021

The Washington County Virginia Board Of Supervisors Has Delayed A Vote On A Proposed 20-Cent-Per-Pack Cigarette Tax Increase. The Move Is Expected To Bring In An Additional 400-Thousand Dollars To County Coffers. Treasurer Fred Parker, Who Presented The Proposal, Said The Additional Funds Are Needed For Fire And Rescue Operations, Schools, And The Mendota Trail. County Leaders Will Revisit The Proposal On November 26th, Which Would Allow Time For Real Estate Assessment Numbers To Come In.