# Event Details

- **Event Name**: SHOW ME THE MONEY!!! VBCCO Academy presents the City of Virginia Beach Budget.
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 05:15 pm
- **Event Description**: SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!!  Are you Ready? The next VBCCO Academy is March 25, 2026 beginning at 5:15pm! - https://mailchi.mp/vbcco.org/decembermembers-17447744

SHOW ME THE MONEY!
Presentation #3 in the VBCCO Academy series for citizen education! A straight forward look at how Virginia Beach raises and spends almost $3 billion a year.

Presented by former Virginia Beach City Councilman Chris Taylor, this class will educate you on the estimated $2.78 BILLION dollar City budget.

No jargon.
No political spin.
Just the process.

You’ll leave knowing:

• How the budget cycle works
• When major decisions are made
• How citizens can influence outcomes
• Why timing matters

Virginia Beach – General Fund Revenue Breakdown (FY 2026)


Revenue Source

% of General Fund

Real Estate Tax

~30%

Personal Property Tax (vehicles, boats, business property)

~7%

Local Sales Tax

~13%

Other Local Taxes (meals, hotel, BPOL, cigarette, etc.)

~12%

State Revenue (primarily school funding)

~27%

Federal Revenue

~2%

Charges for Services / Fees / Fines / Permits

~7%

Use of Fund Balance / Transfers / Misc.

~2%

Totals ≈ 100%

Understanding the budget isn’t about politics. Well, mostly…
It’s about being an informed taxpayer.

When residents understand the budget timeline, public safety, schools and tax rates get real citizen voices — not afterthoughts!

Join us March 25 at the Central Library Auditorium.

Reserve your seat now by clicking the red button. The last VBCCO Academy was sold out! No charge to attend, but you must register!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/virginia-beach/show-me-the-money-vbcco-academy-presents-the-city-of-virginia-beach-budget/200029759481410
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 32

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Virginia Beach
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Virginia Beach Central Library
- **lat**: 36.843504930415
- **long**: -76.11624430605
- **full address**: Virginia Beach Central Library, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452-1744, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is SHOW ME THE MONEY!!! VBCCO Academy presents the City of Virginia Beach Budget. being held?
  - **A:** SHOW ME THE MONEY!!! VBCCO Academy presents the City of Virginia Beach Budget. takes place on Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 05:15 pm to Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 05:15 pm at Virginia Beach Central Library, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452-1744, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing SHOW ME THE MONEY!!! VBCCO Academy presents the City of Virginia Beach Budget.?
  - **A:** SHOW ME THE MONEY!!! VBCCO Academy presents the City of Virginia Beach Budget. is organized by Virginia Beach Council of Civic Organizations Inc.

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