Henrico manager scolds superintendent, school board over laptop vote
John Vithoulkas said proposed meals tax should not be used to cover laptop contract.
John Vithoulkas said proposed meals tax should not be used to cover laptop contract.
A meals tax will be on ballot this fall for voters in Chesterfield, too.
Some restaurant owners in Henrico are worried about the county’s plan to add a meals tax to offset a deficit.
In 2005, Henrico voters rejected a similar proposal, but only by a narrow margin.
Henrico County has made drastic budget cuts, but leaders say they must find ways to bring in revenue.
The General Assembly is considering giving any county that maintains its own roads, and borders a major city, the ability to levy a meals tax.
In the future, it could cost you more to eat out in Henrico and Chesterfield Counties.