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Miller replied that the Assembly was becoming more aware of the burden that state mandated programs placed on local governments since urban areas were now beginning to feel the bite in their tax bases. He stated that the Assembly must give localities either the money to fund mandated programs or allow localities additional revenue raising powers.
“The Genera] Assembly can't continue saying here are the things we think you need to do—now, do them—and not give you any resources to do them with,” said Miller.
Luke also told the Senator that rural localities needed some flexibility in completing the mountains of paper work required by the state. Although Ralppahannock has no staff, he noted that the county must fill out the same volume of forms required of large cities like Richmond and Roanoke. In addition, Luke proposed the creation of a “rural division” in state bureaucracies such as the Water Control Board to allow for greater flexibility. Miller responded that rural localities need to keep fighting against expensive state mandates. “Be stubborn and don’t give up. the things you’re pointing out are things I, as a legislator, need to be reminded of...The atmosphere in Richmond is insulated from implementation problems.” In conclusion, Miller told ie Supervisors to write him egarding “any legislation rat you see presenting a roblem. All you have to do s send it to the State Capital ind I’ll get it...I’d like to get is much feed back as I can,” ie added.
Budget Surplus Miller was not optimistic hat any funds from a eported $40 million surplus n the state budget would be eturned to localities. Noting hat 1979 was not a budget ear, he said he was doubtful
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