Staunton City Council approves 91-cent tax rate with 2026 operating budget
After some discussion Thursday night, Staunton City Council approved a 2026 budget with a 91-cent tax rate.
After some discussion Thursday night, Staunton City Council approved a 2026 budget with a 91-cent tax rate.
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Donald Trump, as a “businessman,” would hire people he would now term “dangerous illegal immigrants” to avoid having to pay union wages on his projects.
Fundamental library services are “in jeopardy” due to an executive order targeting the Institute of Museum and Library Services, or IMLS.
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Staunton City Council is reviewing the possibility of increasing pool and facility activities fees at Gypsy Hill Park and Montgomery Hall Park.

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