# July 20, 2026 Surry County Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Surry County Board of Commissioners held their meeting on July 20, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of budget amendments for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, authorization of a vehicle maintenance agreement with FEVCO, and approval to repurpose Invest Surry funds for a metal culvert replacement project in Pilot Mountain. The board also approved transitioning county mobile phones and related devices from Carolina West to Verizon, citing improved coverage and dedicated emergency bandwidth. Additionally, the board discussed potential surplus and demolition of a county-owned rental property near the airport, with plans to obtain cost estimates for cleanup. A fundraiser event at the airport was approved contingent on insurance and safety requirements. The board adopted legislative goals addressing funding and reimbursement issues, including a penalty related to SNAP programs. Several appointments to county boards and committees were confirmed, and the board voted to extend a moratorium on data center development for two years, establishing a steering committee to oversee related planning efforts.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Information Technology
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** July 20, 2026

### Sources
- [July 20, 2026 Surry County Board of Commissioners Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt2_OjL9eGk) - Surry County NC