Dear Board of Supervisors: I had the opportunity to discuss the current Albemarle County Stormwater Management Policy/Proposal with Ms. Mallek today and followed up with the following information. I would be happy to discuss with each of you at your convenience. I can be reached at 443-739-1358. I have simply cut and pasted the correspondence…
Month: March 2018
Storm water management, Yes; Rain Tax, No
There is a need in our county for Storm Water Management. We and most everyone we have talked with agree to this. The problem is how this infrastructure project will be funded and exactly what is funded at what cost. There were three options for funding proposed: Service District Taxing (those using the infrastructure pay more…
CAAR: No Rain Tax for Albemarle County
The Honorable Chair Ann Mallek Albemarle County Board of Supervisors 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 VIA HAND DELIVERY Dear Chair Mallek, The Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® (CAAR) has been closely following the Stormwater Utility discussion. We, perhaps better than most, fully understand the community need for stormwater infrastructure remediation, repair and replacement. REALTORS®…
Letter to Liz: We Oppose the Rain Tax
Ms. Liz Palmer, [email protected] Subject: Stormwater Management Utility Fee We have thirty acres of wooded land which we purposely maintain to protect Green Creek, which borders three sides of our property. We also have a quarter mile long “permeable” gravel driveway which is maintained by adding gravel and grading as necessary. As a retired executive…