Chesterfield Citizens for Responsible Government (CCRG)
Are you frustrated by the nonstop rise in your real estate taxes?
You are not alone! Most residents would be even more concerned if they knew where the money goes. The county doesn’t make that information easy to find, and present it in a simple manner. Chesterfield administration relies on public complacency instead of transparency.
You have a right to know how your tax dollars are spent. You have a right to be informed of key decisions BEFORE THEY ARE MADE.
Chesterfield Citizens for Responsible Government (CCRG) exists for one clear purpose: responsible use of taxpayer money. We advocate for full transparency, controlling costs, reducing unnecessary spending, improving efficiency, and cutting residential real estate taxes.
Join CCRG. Demand transparency. Demand accountability.
Our Key Initiatives
Empowering Chesterfield with Transparent, Accountable Government
Did you know?
Homeowners in Chesterfield fund 80% of the county’s General Fund through their taxes.
Yet Virginia law lets the Economic Development Authority (EDA) borrow millions – with no voter notice or approval.
Chesterfield’s EDA borrowing rises year after year, funding projects that deliver almost no real benefit to residents.
Chesterfield Citizens for Responsible Government is exposing the truth:
*How your money is spent
*What (little) you get in return
*The hidden cost of massive debt
Better control, smarter spending, and real efficiencies could lower your taxes – without cutting services.
CCRG shines light where the county will not. We uncover how much money is spent, how much debt is taken on, and what those decisions truly cost taxpayers. We also measure whether county spending delivers real value to Chesterfield families.
Transparency Accountability Responsible government
Fiscal Analysis & Reporting
Our dashboard provides real-time access to public spending data, making government finances understandable and accessible to all.
Watchdog & Advocacy
We monitor local government actions, advocate for fiscal accountability, and keep citizens informed of important policy developments.
Public Data Access
We make analysis of public records and data easy to understand, supporting research, transparency, and informed community participation.
Get Involved for Fiscal Accountability
Discover how your tax dollars are spent and help advocate for transparency in Chesterfield County. See how the mismanagement of YOUR funds drives the never-ending need for higher taxes. Dive into our data dashboard, sign up for updates, and join local efforts to support responsible government.
What Our Community Says
Voices from Chesterfield on Fiscal Accountability
Members of CCRG say the information they get from us explains where their tax dollars go. They feel there is greater transparency from our reporting than what the county provides. Others tell us they are thankful we present facts based on the county’s own data. They are appreciative we’ve done the work to get the facts – especially since obtaining the information requires so much digging. A number of people say they are convinced Chesterfield needs to adopt smarter policies, more responsible spending, and use a more business-like approach to handling the hundreds of millions of dollars of taxpayer money received every year. Many residents feel county spending shows waste and abuse of taxpayer funds.