RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A heated debate broke out at Richmond City Hall Tuesday night, with council members striking down a controversial proposal to lower the city’s real estate tax rate by four cents.
In a 4–3 vote on Tuesday, Oct. 14, the council chose to keep the rate at $1.20 per $100 of assessed value — a rate that’s remained unchanged for 17 years.
“We just don’t have the votes,” said councilwoman Sarah Abubaker…