Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors Meeting 2026-5-4

The Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors held a budget public hearing on May 4, 2026, to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The budget process began in October of the previous year, with a budget gap of approximately $1.3 million that was addressed through committee meetings, resulting in a balanced budget with no recommended tax increases. Key budget highlights included total revenues of about $68.2 million, use of reserves for capital projects, and proposed 3% raises for county employees. The real property tax rate remains unchanged, and business personal property tax relief continues. Capital projects funding was outlined, including allocations for county, school division, central dispatch, and railroad projects. The board noted uncertainty regarding the state budget's impact on school funding. No public comments were received during the hearing. The final budget and CIP adoption was scheduled for the May 11 board meeting. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote to adjourn.