CCAWV will maintain the same position as last year on a number of issues that are likely to resurface during the 2014 Legislative session: We support the Simple Majority Amendment for passage of local levies, 911 fees staying in counties, a study resolution to review the entire mental hygiene process, VFD funding mechanisms when the revenue is neutral to counties, and the concept of a future mineral trust fund.
Some issues that CCAWV opposes include: The Tangible Personal Property Tax Exemption and Rate Reduction amendment without a replacement revenue source; any increase in the Homestead Exemption that could be detrimental to counties' tax base; any salary increase for 2014.
As these meetings continue, we hope commissioners and lawmakers will continue to use this forum to come together and talk about common issues.
It has been a very productive season of roundtables, and we look forward to continuing the conversation!