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employees, and the drop in state dollars going toward Rappahannock’s schools.
“When there is less funding to the schools through the [Local Composite Index] the burden falls on the taxpayers,” said Rifaat. She believes that while the proposed two cent Conservation Easement District was the focal point forHhe public, it was just one of many factors that contributed to the high tax rate. “The budget is a multi faceted concern. The county needs to explore other avenues that don’t over burden the taxpayer,” said Rifaat
She has a more focused opinion on the subject of affordable housing in Rappahannock County.
“‘Affordable’ is an ill defined term. ‘Workforce housing’ is more accurate, but I would also like it to
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