Wythe County Board of Supervisors Meeting | July 14, 2026

The Wythe County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on July 14, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of a water rate and connection fee increase, with a 5% hike in water rates and an increase in connection fees from $1,500 to $2,300. The board also approved a budget amendment to carry over approximately $34 million for various capital projects, including water, wastewater, and general fund projects. A significant agenda item was the consideration and approval to place a 1% local option sales tax on the November ballot to fund $72 million in school construction and renovation projects, including Spiller Elementary and Fort Chiswell High School. The tax is expected to generate around $5-6 million annually, supporting debt service for these projects without heavily burdening local taxpayers. Additionally, the board approved a $447,000 budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office to purchase vehicles using photo enforcement funds and authorized staff to sign a grant for the next fiscal year. The meeting also included updates on capital projects such as the tennis/pickleball courts and the local cannery. A closed session was held regarding acquisition and disposition of real property in East Wytheville and Fort Chiswell districts.