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[Kilgore said he expects regional tax referendums would be used as a “last option,” adding that the proposed $1 billion concession from local and international financiers to lease the Dulles Tbll Road deserves serious consideration.] ‘I’m making the pledge if that becomes workable, then all those dollars need to be spent in Northern Virginia and not counted against its state share. ... I could use that for the regional authority. I see a lot of opportunities there.”
On property taxes
“The only number that matters to real people out here is the number they write on that check. If the number goes up, it’s a tax increase. If it goes down, it’s a tax decrease. So, we’re saying to local governments, be honest. We’re going to control your assessments at no more than 5 percent.
“We’re guaranteeing them 5 percent growth a year. If they need more than 5 percent, then
See KILGORE, Page A11
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