Wednesday, the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors adopted its 2020 budget.
The just over $730 Million budget includes an increase in starting salaries for Sheriff deputies and more money to retain and train police officers, says Budget Director Meghan Coates.
“That includes the opening of the Magnolia Green fire station, that’s 20 fire fighters,” says Coates.
She adds the budget will fund a new elementary school for Magnolia Green and an additional $5 million for school maintenance.
The Board approved just over a 1 percent increase in utility rates which will bring in an additional $1.4 Million in revenue. The funds will go toward building a fourth water treatment plant.
