Franklin County Board of Supervisors Meeting 04/14/2026

The Franklin County, VA Board of Supervisors held a meeting on April 14, 2026, primarily focused on three public hearings concerning the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 county budget, tax levies, and a proposed meals tax increase. The total proposed budget was approximately $255 million, with about $108 million allocated to schools. Public comments addressed concerns about budget priorities, including opposition to tax increases, especially the meals tax, and suggestions to utilize federal grants and local resources to reduce expenditures. Several speakers advocated for maintaining funding for public safety and education while urging caution on administrative expansions and vehicle purchases. There was also discussion about transparency in contracting, including concerns over a $4 million no-bid HVAC contract. The board did not take immediate votes during the meeting but closed the public hearings after hearing extensive community input on budget and tax matters.