Chesterfield supervisors delay vote again on using data center revenue to cut car tax
The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors again deferred a vote on an ordinance that would use data center tax revenue to reduce the car tax. Supervisors are debating the best use of these funds, with concerns raised about the long timeline for data center completion due to energy limitations and ongoing community frustration. The vote has been postponed until November 18.
The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors has again postponed a decision on an ordinance proposing to use anticipated tax revenue from data centers to lower the county's car tax. Board Chair Mark Miller indicated no rush to decide, while Supervisor Jim Ingle expressed commitment to citizen relief, and Supervisor Jessica Schneider suggested alternative uses for the funds, such as parks.
The county expects significant revenue from nine data center projects, including three Google campuses, with Google alone projected to invest at least $9 billion. However, Vice Chair Kevin Carroll noted that these projects are far from completion due to power constraints from Dominion Energy. The data centers remain a source of community frustration, with residents demanding greater transparency. The board has deferred the vote until November 18.