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Chesapeake’s City Council will have the final say on the 350,000 square-foot project.
It includes higher sewer rates, a lower property tax rate and bigger raises for city employees.
The $2.78 billion spending plan includes some increased taxes and fees that will hit residents’ wallets in July.
County supervisors defended their budget against complaints from 20 speakers who said they were paying too much in taxes.
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