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Spotsylvania County: Environmental and solid waste bonds ($33.7 million)

On the ballot in
Spotsylvania County
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Question 4: Shall the County of Spotsylvania, Virginia (the "County") contract a debt and issue its General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds in the maximum amount of Thirty-Three Million Six Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Three Dollars ($33,657,353) to provide funds, together with other available funds from the County or other sources, if any, to undertake a program of capital improvement projects for environmental and solid waste management, including without limitation (1) mandated closure of Cells 3 through 6 at the Livingston Landfill including final grading, protective cover systems, and environmental controls to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental regulations; (2) construction of Cell II-C at the Livingston Landfill to provide additional mandated permitted waste disposal capacity; (3) excavation, processing and recovery of airspace at Livingston Landfill site to extend landfill service life and mitigate long-term environmental liabilities; and (4) improvements to convenience centers to improve residential access to solid waste and recycling services including enhanced safety features and upgraded site infrastructure?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote authorizes the county to borrow up to $33,657,353 in general obligation bonds for Livingston Landfill closure and expansion work and convenience center improvements.

A “No” vote means

A no vote denies the county authority to issue these environmental and solid waste bonds.

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Spotsylvania County: Environmental and solid waste bonds ($33.7 million) · 2026 General Election · The Gist