April 13, 2026 New Kent County Board of Supervisors Business Meeting

The New Kent County Board of Supervisors held their regular business meeting on April 13, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a new audit firm contract following a competitive bid process, reflecting routine contract renewal practices. The board also addressed capital improvement projects, notably the construction of a new courthouse and an elementary school, with proposed tax rate adjustments to fund these initiatives. Additionally, the board considered a zoning exception request related to warehouse bay doors within the Commerce Corridor Overlay District, approving it with conditions to enhance visual screening and aesthetics. Public comments heavily focused on opposition to a proposed technology overlay district intended to facilitate data center development, with concerns about environmental impact, noise, and community character. The board ultimately directed staff to discontinue the process for establishing this overlay district, reflecting a policy decision that will affect future procurement and development opportunities. Other budgetary matters included proposed fee increases for airport hangar rentals, dog impoundment, and public utility services, as well as a change in property tax due dates and penalty structures to improve taxpayer flexibility. The meeting also featured appointments to various county committees and updates on transportation and infrastructure projects.