August 12, 2026 New Kent County Board of Supervisors Business Meeting

The New Kent County Board of Supervisors held a business meeting on August 12, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved a closed session to discuss a prospective business, Project Haven, involving potential local economic development incentives. They announced a $100 million investment by Federal Express Corporation in the county. The consent agenda included approval of an agreement with lobbying firm Capital Square Strategies. The board also approved funding to create a full-time budget and finance manager position in the sheriff's office, allocating up to $99,710 from the contingency fund. Additionally, multiple Agricultural and Forestry District (AFD) applications and renewals were reviewed and approved, involving land use and conservation efforts. A presentation on the New Kent County Broadband Expansion Project highlighted a nearly $49 million public-private partnership with Cox Communications to provide fiber broadband to over 10,500 passings, with a 70% subscription take rate. The Central Virginia Transportation Authority provided an overview of regional transportation projects funded by local sales and gas taxes, with New Kent County receiving over $14 million since 2021 for infrastructure improvements. The meeting concluded with announcements of upcoming community events and scheduling of future meetings.