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state, according to Duval.
Elected School Boards: Despite its early defeat in a House committee, a bill giving localities the option of elected school boards came closer to success than ever before this year. Though the statewide bill, which would allow localities to elect members of their school board upon voter consent, failed by a 10-10 vote in the House Committee on Privileges and Elections, Del. David G. Brickley, the legislation’s sponsor for the past several years, is confident the bill will clear the committee next year. Legislation, introduced by freshman Del. Gerald Fill, R-Fairfax, which would have allowed just Fairfax County the choice of elected school boards, also failed in committee.
Affordable Housing: Fairfax, Prince William and Loudoun counties were given the go ahead by the Assembly to adopt affordable housing laws beginning July 1.
The state approved the Fairfax ordinance that permits developers of 50 dwelling units or more an increased density of 20 percent if 12Vfe percent of the units are made available for rent or sale as affordable dwellings.
Under separate pieces of legislation, introduced by Dels. David G. Brickley, D-Prince William, and Robert T. Andrews, R-Loudoun, Prince William and Loudoun may adopt laws that follow the principle aspects of the Fairfax ordinance.
Meals Tax: A conference committee of three senators and three delegates rejected an amendment that would have permitted Fairfax County government to raise the sales tax on restaurant meals without a voter referendum. Arlington County is not required to have a referendum.
Horse Racing: The state will be looking at off-track, pari-mutual betting in Virginia as a result of legislation introduced by Del. Raymond R. “Andy” Guest Jr., R-Warren.
“If it makes racing better in Virginia, more economically viable, I could support it,” said Guest, who also represents Rappahannock County. However, the House minority leader added, if the state becomes blanketed with satellite wagering sites, he would not be able to support the idea.
“Who would go to the races?” he said.
TDRs: Transferable development rights bills, sponsored by Del. Mary M. Marshall, D-Arlington, and Sen. Charles L. Waddell, D-Loudoun, will be seen again next session. The legislation would have permitted a landowner to sell his development rights for one parcel of land, allowing another parcel of land at a higher permitted density. Sensing limited support for the concept this year, the bills’ patrons requested the legislation be carried over to the 1991 session.
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