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The county last increased the real estate tax rate in 2014. Critics said that this year was the wrong time to raise it again.

The board of supervisors plans to consider the proposal with a 9.3% increase as it works toward approving an overall county spending plan in April.

The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors decisions will allow about 100 residences just off Christiansburgs Roanoke Street and widen the possibilities for re-use of the former M&M Tire site in

The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors decisions will allow about 100 residences just off Christiansburgs Roanoke Street and widen the possibilities for re-use of the former M&M Tire site in

The board also chose longtime Democratic member Mary Biggs as its chairwoman.

Every year, localities come up with a list of priorities that they hope their legislators will pursue in Richmond. Roads, schools and internet topped Montgomery Countys list.

According to Blue Line Solutions, which wants the county to use its traffic cameras, speeding is common around some county schools.

A write-in candidate is likely to get elected, with only two ballot candidates for three town council seats on the November ballot.

Liam Watson ran for the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors two years ago.

Liam Watson ran for the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors two years ago.