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Tax Referendum in Richmond Prompts Budget Fallout Warning
Richmond voters on February 12 face an advisory charter referendum from the Richmond Independent Taxpayers Association proposing to cut property taxes, eliminate the utility tax, and cap spending. City officials warn a 40 million dollar revenue loss could trim 2,500 jobs and curb police and fire services. passage hinges on approval by the General Assembly for 1981.
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Richmond
California
General Assembly
Assembly
Thomas I. Maupin
Maupin
Jack Lissenden
Richmond Independent Taxpayers Association
RITA
John Ambrose
Taxpayers Organization
Ambrose
Virginia
Lissenden
Circuit Court
James B. Wilkinson
Virginia Supreme Court
High Court
Richmond Chamber of Commerce
Richmond Taxpayers Alliance
Federated Arts Council of Richmond, Inc
The
League of Women Voters
News-Leader
Richmond Commonwealth
Nathaniel Lee