Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors held a work session on August 24, 2026, focusing primarily on the space needs and future planning for the sheriff's office and jail facilities. Discussions included a space needs analysis conducted by Mosley Architects, highlighting significant growth projections and the challenges of expanding the current sheriff's office due to existing utility lines. The board considered options for location, size, and shared facilities, with no final decisions made but plans for further information gathering and site visits. Additionally, the board approved moving forward with the early purchase of new voting machines, reallocating funds from the FY28 capital improvement plan to replace aging equipment ahead of the 2026 election. The meeting also covered financial reports, grant appropriations, and a detailed presentation on capital improvement projects and financing scenarios, including the potential use of a 1% local sales tax for school capital projects and the financing of jail and sheriff's office expansions. No final votes on capital projects were taken, but the board discussed budget impacts and compliance with debt policies. Other agenda items included approval of a special exception permit for a private school and various board appointments.