March 10, 2026 Board of Supervisors Budget Workshop

The Prince Edward Board of Supervisors held a budget workshop on March 10, 2026, focusing on the county administrator's proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Key procurement-related discussions included funding allocations for public safety enhancements such as the joint dispatch system with a $355,000 annual share, a new public safety radio system with associated future maintenance costs, and increased insurance and operational support for fire departments and EMS. The budget also addressed capital improvement projects including the elementary school, animal shelter, and solid waste facility upgrades like a new entrance and scale house. Personnel changes were proposed, including a full-time emergency services director and additional community development and landfill management positions. The budget incorporated a 2% cost of living adjustment and a 2.5% merit increase for staff, with careful consideration to maintain low real estate taxes. The board planned further review of outside agency funding and anticipated no tax increase at this time, while preparing for potential future costs related to public safety and reassessment. The workshop set the stage for upcoming public hearings and final budget adoption meetings.