058-10BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JOINT RESOLUTION
FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND
THE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD OF FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the current economy is a challenge for everyone from state and local legislators to
the taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, the local level is where the vast majority of citizen services are delivered; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors remains committed to serving the
residents and businesses of the County by providing high quality, cost effective, core public
services such as public safety and public K -12 education; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County School Board remains committed to serving the residents and
businesses within Frederick County by providing children every opportunity for ahigh- quality
education in a safe and nurturing environment; and
WHEREAS, the current budget proposals and actions taken by the General Assembly reflect the
State's intent to balance its budget by shifting much of the financial burden to local
governments; and
WHEREAS, local governments have no place left to shift the burden of balancing the budget
without reducing or eliminating services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Board of Supervisors and the
School Board of Frederick County, Virginia, jointly urge the General Assembly to oppose the
assignment of any new fiscal responsibilities without providing the necessary funding; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Board of Supervisors and the School
Board of Frederick County, Virginia, jointly oppose any actions by the General Assembly to
restrict, or limit, or reduce the sources of revenue presently available to local governments; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors and the School Board of
Frederick County, Virginia, resolve to work together with other partners including other
localities and school divisions, business and non - profit organizations, and willing members of
the county's and regional delegations to the Virginia General Assembly to work together to
review and update the current methodology for funding public education in Virginia.
ADOPTED this 24th day of February, 2010.
VOTE:
Richard C. Shickle Aye. Bill M. Ewing A�
Christopher E. Collins Ave Gene E. Fisher Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye Gary A. Lofton Aye
Gary W. Dove _A�
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Jo ` n R. Riley, Jr.
Frederick County Administrator
Resolution No.: 058 -10