If Chesterfield...

According to state Auditor of Public Accounts data:

If Chesterfield County managed our schools like Henrico County, we could save up to $69.5 Million. $1433 per capita in Henrico vs $1669.

If Chesterfield County managed our Jail spending like Fairfax County, we could save up to $17.6 Million. $64 per capita in Fairfax vs $124.

If Chesterfield County managed our mental health spending like Prince William County, we could save up to $12.9 Million. $63 per capita in Prince William vs $106

If Chesterfield County managed our fire spending like the City of Virginia Beach, we could save up to $11.7 Million. $109 per capita in Virginia Beach vs $149.

If Chesterfield County managed our health and welfare spending like Prince William County, we could save up to $5.1 Million. $200 per capita in Prince William vs $217.

If Chesterfield County managed our administration like Prince William County, we could save up to $1.2 Million. $88 per capita in Prince William vs $92.













All told, Chesterfield County could realize up to $118 Million by looking at how these local jurisdictions manage their costs and provide basic services to their citizens.

Chesterfield had relatively low costs per capita for Police, Parks, and Public Works when compared to the City of Richmond, City of Virginia Beach, City of Alexandria, Fairfax County, Henrico County, and Prince William County.

Source: http://www2.timesdispatch.com/rtd/online/database_center/city_county_govt_spending/