Hopewell asks the General Assembly to reject fiscal-distress amendment carving out region
The city is sending a letter asking the General Assembly to remove a specific carve-out for the region, but will it be too late?
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The city is sending a letter asking the General Assembly to remove a specific carve-out for the region, but will it be too late?
The 29-10 vote was extrremely bipartisan, with 10 Republicans joining Democratic colleagues to support it
Meanwhile, progress on its companion in the House of Delegates remains at a standstill. Action on it could come as early as Friday.
A House of Delegates subcommittee heard testimony on the legislation Thursday morning. It could come to the full committee as early as Friday morning.
Mayor Johnny Partin, Councilor Rita Joyner answer colleagues' opposition letter with one of their own saying the measure is a 'quality of life' issue