Fairfax OKs tax hike to redevelop Tysons

Published October 16, 2012 12:00am ET



The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday endorsed a $3.1 billion redevelopment plan for Tysons Corner despite vocal opposition from residents and developers who will pay higher taxes to fund the project.

The 7-2 vote paves the way for the county to increase property taxes in Tysons by 7 to 9 cents. Those taxes are expected to raise about $250 million for road construction.

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