King George BOS and BOD 04/22/2026

The King George County Board of Supervisors and Board of Directors held a joint meeting on April 22, 2026, which included extensive discussions on the county's budget, tax rates, and capital improvement projects. A key procurement-related decision was the approval of an $84,500 contract with Stantec for a Service Authority rate study, with funds appropriated from the Capital Project Fund 303. The boards also discussed the renewal of the contract with Emboden Environmental Services for water and wastewater treatment services, noting ongoing review of fees and charges. Additionally, the boards approved the sale of surplus property in Presidential Lakes for $5,275. The meeting included deliberations on revising the Service Authority Board of Directors meeting schedule and bylaws, as well as considerations for changing the terminology of a water utility fee from "debt fee" to "base rate" to improve transparency. The Boards also held a public hearing and voted to increase the county meals tax from 4% to 6%, with discussions about potential impacts on small businesses and tax fairness. Budget discussions highlighted the need to balance tax increases with service levels, including employee compensation adjustments, and the use of the county's unassigned fund balance to manage debt service and capital projects. The meeting concluded with plans for further budget deliberations and public hearings in May 2026.