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Triple-AAA bond rating will save Chesterfield $20 million on 2022 referendum projects

When America’s “Big 3” ratings agencies reaffirmed Chesterfield’s Triple-AAA bond rating for the 27^th consecutive year in May, Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s and Fitch Ratings concluded the county is on sound footing for the future because of it...

Pending Bond Issuance Positions Chesterfield to Begin Work on 2022 Referendum Projects

^{A replacement for Chester Fire and EMS Station 1 is one of the projects that will be funded with this week's $105 million bond issuance.}

Chesterfield will issue about $105 million in General Obligation bonds this week to begin work on a slate of county and...

With backing from local hoteliers, Chesterfield establishes dedicated funding source for tourism

^{River City Sportsplex brings thousands of athletes, coaches and families to Chesterfield annually for tournaments.}

Imagine, for a moment, a day in the life of a visitor to Chesterfield. Perhaps they start the day with a hike at Pocahontas State Park, have ...

Adoption of new ordinance positions Chesterfield to refund surplus real estate tax revenue

Mindful of the ongoing impact inflation and rising property assessments are having on household finances, the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday to amend county code to permit refunds of surplus real estate tax revenue.

The action applies to...

Board of Supervisors approves fiscal year 2024 budget, capital improvement program

Local government is a people-intensive operation. From teachers in Chesterfield’s classrooms, to police officers, firefighters and sheriff’s deputies keeping our community safe, to utility workers providing access to clean drinking water, thousands of pub...

Construction funding for Phase I of Powhite Parkway Extension included in proposed FY24 budget

Since the late 1980s, Chesterfield’s countywide thoroughfare plan has included a dotted line that represents a future extension of Powhite Parkway southwest from its current terminus near Route 288 all the way to Hull Street Road.

Now county leaders are ta...

The power of 'and': Proposed FY24 budget balances investment in core services, tax relief

Throughout the process of crafting Chesterfield’s proposed fiscal year 2024 budget, county administration refused to settle for either making necessary investments in core public services or providing meaningful tax relief to households and businesses.

The...

Myth busting: Getting to the facts about Chesterfield's support for public education

Few topics associated with Chesterfield government are more misunderstood than funding for public K-12 education. As the Board of Supervisors prepares to hold public hearings on the county’s proposed FY2024 budget at its meeting Wednesday evening, we thin...

Real estate tax rebate in June part of Chesterfield's plan for comprehensive tax relief

As they allocate funding for vital services – including schools and public safety – during a period of rapidly rising costs for labor and materials, the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors and county administration remain mindful of the adverse impact that ...