Henry County Board of Supervisors: March 24, 2026

The Henry County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on March 24, 2026, where significant attention was given to legislative updates from Virginia State Senator Bill Stanley, particularly focusing on the impact of new state laws on local government operations and budgets. Key procurement-related discussions included the appropriation of a $73,560 grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Sheriff's Office to cover overtime pay related to inmate substance use treatment programs, and a $6 million appropriation from the 1% sales tax fund and school construction assistance grant for HVAC upgrades at local schools. The board also debated and ultimately deferred action on a $532,239 appropriation request from unexpended local school funds due to fiscal uncertainties tied to the state budget. Additionally, the board adopted a resolution opposing mandatory public sector collective bargaining legislation, citing concerns over unfunded mandates and increased costs. Other procurement and budget topics included discussions on the county's self-insurance fund solvency, capital improvement projects such as school generators, and waterline extension surveys. The meeting also featured recognitions and community program updates but no new contract awards or vendor selections were reported.