Residents in Chesterfield County are feeling the budget cuts that took effect on July 1. Library hours have been decreased, fees for curbside recycling have been introduced, and convenience center hours have been cut-back.
All library branches except Central Library will be closed Thursdays. 35 fewer library employees to serve the public. Cuts in staff and hours are essential to offset the 17% reduction in the library budget — the deepest felt by any county department. Whew!
A $25 annual fee will be charged to each household to for county’s biweekly curbside recycling program. The fee will be added to real estate tax bills and if you decide, you can opt out.
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