August 11, 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting

The August 11, 2026 meeting of the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors focused heavily on public concerns regarding a proposed data center project. Numerous citizens voiced opposition citing environmental, noise, water usage, and transparency issues. Board members acknowledged these concerns and discussed plans to visit existing data centers and conduct further research before making decisions. The board also addressed several procurement and budget matters, including approval of a 25% personal property tax relief rate for 2026, advancing the new county animal shelter project by approving a fee proposal for construction documents and authorizing an invitation for bids, and approving the purchase and implementation of a countywide Knox Box program for fire departments with a budgeted cost of $67,280. Additionally, the board approved a grant funding request for the Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad to purchase emergency medical equipment, with the county providing initial funding pending reimbursement. Updated county credit card and travel reimbursement policies were also approved. The meeting included updates on public safety projects, landfill operations, and school appropriations. The board emphasized a cautious, research-driven approach to the data center project and committed to transparency and community engagement moving forward.