Lawmakers directed the county executive to study the pros and cons of a tax of up to 6 percent on food and beverages prepared in restaurants, grocery and convenience stores.
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Thanks to higher-than-anticipated revenue, Fairfax County gave a financial boost last week to its affordable housing goals, public library collections and park facilities, among other initiatives. Before taking a preliminary vote on the next budget, which will be adopted tomorrow (Tuesday), the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved nearly $10.7 million in changes to the current