Virginia Beach residents and restaurant owners urge city leaders to cut the meals tax in next budget

Virginia Beach residents and restaurant owners urge city leaders to cut the meals tax in next budget

The City of Virginia Beach held a public meeting at the Virginia Beach Convention Center to hear thoughts on the next proposed budget, and the meals tax quickly became the dominant issue.While not every speaker focused on it, many in the room called for change. Business owners say the concern is uniting restaurants across the city like never before."It's extremely important this is an issue that's finally galvanizing the restaurant industry to g…