History

The Association was started by Lee True, Leroy McCampbell, and Norma Hutner April of 2008 using the basic precepts of the Mission Statement and Goals identified under the site's "Welcome" tab.

The Fluvanna Taxpayers Association was formed based on a perceived need for citizens not attending government meetings of Supervisors, Committees, Working Groups, and Commissions because they were not advertised very well to inform citizens of the meetings leading up to Public Hearings, Public Information Meetings, Budget Development Work Sessions, and special meetings.

Not all taxpayers in this rural county use the personal computer or the internet by personal choice, or by lack of availability in some areas.

Newspapers are primarily depended upon to notify the citizens of upcoming events, issues and projects impacting their taxes and quality of life in the county. Not everyone had access to the newspapers being used to carry the official announcements.

Most Public Information meetings were not being held more than once and usually at county government buildings far away and at inconvenient times to the citizens.

Attending every meeting possible and providing information and updates to citizens through email and word of mouth, slowly the membership grew to represent all parts of the county.

Solving the communication issues between local government and the citizens was a first priority and remains one of the biggest challenges today.