October 19, 2026 Surry County Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Surry County Board of Commissioners met October 19, 2026. On the consent agenda, the board approved state-budget-directed grants for local nonprofits and the sheriff’s office, budget amendment No. 5 related to motor-vehicle tax and collection fees, and a school capital project ordinance for the Surry Central High School roof. A commissioner also reported that $500,000 in state-directed funding would support 20 local nonprofit subrecipients, with additional funding for sheriff’s office SWAT tactical vehicles and accessories; the funds will be administered through the county. The county manager said the county will bring forward a budget amendment for its 40% share of the local Forest Service budget. The board also approved an updated inspections fee schedule to collect new state building-permit fees effective January 1, 2027, and remit them to the state.

A speaker described a county RFP and county funding for fiber construction and splicing, while Surry Communications presented on its fiber and Wi-Fi network expansion; no new award was made. During public comment, a resident urged the county to review or suspend its use of Flock cameras, citing privacy and data-use concerns; no board action on the request was recorded. The board also made appointments to the Mountain Valley Hospice board. No vendor selection or specific new contract award was identified.