Buckingham County Board of Supervisors 5/11/2026

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on May 11, 2026, where significant attention was given to community opposition against the proposed Valley Link high-voltage transmission line. Multiple residents and stakeholders urged the board to take coordinated legal and administrative actions to oppose the project, including forming advisory councils, dedicating funding, and collaborating with neighboring counties. The board discussed various local infrastructure updates, including road maintenance and a six-year transportation plan, which was approved. A zoning map amendment for a 12-lot subdivision was postponed to gather more information on water and road infrastructure concerns. The board also introduced a special use permit request for recreational and event activities and amendments to solar policy in the comprehensive plan, both set for future public hearings. Notably, the board approved appropriating up to $250,000 from solar panel project funds to support legal efforts against the Valley Link project and authorized collaboration with other impacted counties. Additionally, a middle school pump station improvement project received no bids and will be re-advertised.