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FY 2026 Advertised Budget Plan Calls for Tax Rate Increase, Spending Reductions and Strategic Investments

• Proposed 1.5-cent real estate tax increase, $60 million in spending cuts and a 2% transient occupancy tax increase.
• $125.34 million increase for schools; full request would require a 4.5-cent tax rate increase.
• Food and Beverage Tax Consideration: A 4% percent rate could generate $65.1 million, with potential to offset real estate taxes or fund county priorities.
• Public Input: Hearings Tuesday through Thursday, April 22-24; final budget adoption May 13.

3 Things to Know Today

1. Help for Residents Affected by Federal Workforce Restructuring

2. 2025 Real Estate Assessments Now Available

3. New Multilingual Public Engagement Website Launched for Lake Accotink

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• Hear From Author, Activist and Founder of "Well-Read Black Girl" Glory Edim at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library Sunday
• Fire and Rescue Members Recognized at Fairfax County Length of Service Awards
• Learn About Microaggressions, Unconscious Bias and How to Confront Them Thursday at Sherwood Regional Library
• Prep Tip Tuesday: National Love Your Pet Day Feb. 20

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