Henrico launches more road, trail, sidewalk projects with funds from CVTA
With Thornton as chairman, transportation authority marks successful first year
For years, Henrico County’s transportation needs have exceeded its available funding. As a result, major projects – like building the Fall Line Trail, Lambert Way or the Magellan Parkway extension over Interstate 95 – have often had to wait years to proceed.
The same dynamic has snared smaller initiatives – such as building sidewalks along Raintree and Causeway drives, a trail along Messer Road or upgrading the intersection of Darbytown and Turner roads.
But Henrico is now able to advance each of those projects – and more – thanks to a new funding stream provided through the Central Virginia Transportation Authority (CVTA).
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Board to hold special meeting Thursday for reapportionment vote
The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, in the Government Center Board Room, 4301 E. Parham Road, to vote on a reapportionment plan for the county’s magisterial districts.
The meeting is open to the public; individuals who attend are required to wear a face covering. The meeting also can be viewed via livestream on the county website and on the WebEx platform. Links are available at https://henrico.us/supervisors/next-meeting/.
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Henrico to consider real estate tax dividend, 2-cent rate cut
“We’ve not wavered in keeping our promises,” County Manager John Vithoulkas says in State of the County address.
Henrico's county manager outlined a series of recommendations, including real estate tax relief, as part of his 2021 State of the County address.
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