Event Brief
Council Protects Reserves as Utility Rates Rise
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Summary: Falls Church-area council action keeps a contingency fund intact instead of deeper tax cuts amid a 25% utility rate jump.
WHO: Manassas City Council
WHAT: Council voted to protect reserves/contingency funds rather than pursue deeper real estate tax relief for FY2027
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
WHERE: Manassas, Virginia
WHY: Utility rates are projected to jump 25%, prompting the council to preserve reserves instead of drawing down funds for additional relief.
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