Stop Henrico Meals Tax

Stop Henrico Meals Tax You Have Only One Chance to Stop It – THIS TAX WILL NEVER GO AWAY! VOTE NO MEALS TAX on Nov. 5th A permanent 4% meals tax is aimed at you.

A meals tax targets working people and families juggling kids and jobs. It taxes restaurants, convenience stores, fast food, fountain drinks, deli sandwiches and catering – even boxed lunches and your popcorn at the movies. Meals tax revenue goes into the county GENERAL FUND. These funds are NOT dedicated to our schools. Each year the county school budget is up for vote by the County Board of Supe

rvisors.
100% of Henrico residents will pay this tax. Add the 4% meals tax to the 5.3% sales tax and you will pay an extra $9.30 for every $100 spent. A meals tax requires more tax collectors, auditors, enforcers and paperwork. Unlike the real estate tax, a meals tax is non-deductible on your income taxes.

10/30/2014

Checking in with those opposed to the meals tax. What is your opinion now that it has gone into effect? Have you changed your mind? We would love your feedback.

11/21/2013

On Oct. 14, three weeks before Election Day, Henrico County Manager John A. Vithoulkas joins a dozen county officials in the slightly threadbare Highland Springs High School in eastern Henrico. They're all decked out in dark business suits, including Bondy Shay Gibson, assistant school superintenden...

10/31/2013

Fictional conversation about the proposed Henrico County Meals Tax. Don't disclose these facts!

Very interested in hearing the answer to Jim's question to the County....
07/28/2013

Very interested in hearing the answer to Jim's question to the County....

Henrico County has launched a website to tout a 4% meals tax proposal that voters will accept or reject in a referendum this fall. With slick graphics and professionally produced video, Henrico County Meals Tax Facts, created by the West Cary Group ad agency, cost $20,250, reports the Times-Dispatch...

very good points
06/12/2013

very good points

Even to those who know him and love him, Sidney Gunst is a wild man. Friends never know what cause he will embrace next and pursue with his trademark (as in, monomaniacal) enthusiasm. Luckily for the taxpayers of Henrico County, he has embarked upon a crusade to block a proposal to institute a 4% me...

Really? can't imagine why he decided to do this.
05/02/2013

Really? can't imagine why he decided to do this.

Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas halts a $17.6 million contract approved by the School Board for school laptops.

03/12/2013

A veteran lobbyist with strong ties to Henrico County told a business group Monday morning that he believes the county will hold a meals-tax referendum, adding to indications that Henrico voters could soon have a second chance to weigh in on the controversial tax measure.

02/14/2013

SB1311 was "left on the table' in House Finance subcommittee #3 by a 5-0 vote.

This is a great victory and we owe a big thanks to Delegate Jimmie Massie for standing up in committee against this legislation. Please reach out and thank him.
The General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn Sine Die on February 23, so we have a little over a week to go.

02/14/2013

SB1311 was "left on the table" in subcommittee by a 5-0 vote in yesterday's meeting. Although a victory for the day, the session is not over and there are still opportunities for the legislation to come back up. Please continue to tell your legislator to vote NO on any legislation that circumvents a citizens right to vote.

02/13/2013

Today is the day to show up and let our General Assembly members know where you stand with regard to legislation that circumvents voters rights. House Room D 1/2 hour after adjournment. The meeting could start as early as 1pm. Don't miss this opportunity to be present and make a difference.

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