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Virginia Beach Proposes Expanding Tax Tools for Flood Prevention and Redevelopment

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What happened

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Virginia Beach is proposing changes to its legislative agenda, which includes expanding a tax tool specifically for flood prevention. The city also seeks to expand the Tourism Development Financing Program, which utilizes state and local sales tax revenue, to assist with redevelopment efforts. Additionally, the city wants to restrict dense development in rural areas and gain greater powers to manage sudden, large gatherings.

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Why it matters

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The proposals involve expanding local tax revenue streams to fund infrastructure and redevelopment projects in the region. The city council must vote on the draft legislative agenda, which includes these expanded tax tools, on November 10.

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Who's involved

  • Virginia BeachThe city proposing the expansion of tax tools and legislative powers
  • city councilThe legislative body that must vote on the draft legislative agenda
  • VirginiaThe state providing jurisdiction and context for the local proposals

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Virginia Department of TransportationSpeculative

    The Virginia Department of Transportation might benefit from increased funding for transportation projects if the expanded program allows it

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