LG candidate Jon Bowerbank managed to get tax relief for residents of Russell County. Personal property tax payments have been delayed 30 days, from December 11, 2008 to January 11, 2009. The press release is below the fold.
Cedar Bluff, VA – In an effort to provide relief to taxpayers during this rough economic period ahead of the holiday season, Russell County Board of Supervisors member Jon Bowerbank has successfully pushed passage of his motion to delay the deadline for payment of personal property taxes 30 days in Russell County, Virginia and called on other Virginia counties to adopt similar measures.
“In these difficult economic times, every little bit helps and struggling families shouldn’t be forced to choose between paying their tax bill and meeting their expenses this holiday season,” said Bowerbank. “If the Commonwealth of Virginia can revise their revenue estimates every three months, working families deserve 30 extra days to pay their taxes. I hope other counties will consider taking similar steps for taxpayers in their counties.”
The move delays the deadline by which property tax payments are due with the county from December 11, 2008 to January 12, 2009.
“These are tough times for our economy, and while government can’t fix everything, those of us elected to serve must look at all avenues possible to give our citizens the best quality of life we can,” said Bowerbank. “These are the types of measures I think we need to help champion at the state level as well and it is in no small part why I am running for Lieutenant Governor. In tough times we need tough leaders who are decisive and committed to delivering for the people of Virginia. That’s what I will strive to do as Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor,” concluded Bowerbank.
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