# 09/15/2026 Board of Supervisors Town Hall

The County of Powhatan Board of Supervisors held a town hall meeting on September 15, 2026, to discuss a proposed 1% local sales tax referendum appearing on the November ballot. The additional sales tax revenue would be legally dedicated to addressing critical school facility needs identified through a professional assessment, including HVAC system replacements, roof repairs, and security upgrades across multiple schools. The presentation emphasized that the tax revenue would fund capital improvement projects (CIP) for schools, separate from other county projects, and would not be used for salaries, daily operations, or non-school expenses. The board highlighted that without the referendum, funding these projects would require an 8-cent increase in real estate taxes. The meeting included detailed explanations of the tax's impact on various purchases, the prioritization of mission-critical projects, and the transparency measures for project funding. Public comments focused on fiscal responsibility, potential internal savings, and the importance of maintaining high-quality education while balancing budget constraints. No formal votes were taken during the meeting, but the discussion aimed to inform voters ahead of the referendum.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [09/15/2026 Board of Supervisors Town Hall](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dQCcGW4Xkc) - County of Powhatan