The 1.5%Â hike in the meals tax, proposed by the mayor and approved by Richmond City Council, is providing a $150 million investment in school facilities, to...
Councilmembers voted 7-2 to hike the tax on prepared meals to a total of 7.5% just after 11:00 PM Monday evening at City Hall.
The mayor's office estimates raising the tax on prepared meals by 1.5% to a total of 7.5% would produce $9.1 million in funding per year and...
