# 2026.09.22 - Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting at 7 p.m.

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on September 22, 2026, which included public comments primarily focused on concerns about data center developments and their environmental and community impacts. Citizens expressed frustration over a lack of transparency regarding a recent property sale related to data center projects and raised issues about water usage, environmental strain, and cybersecurity risks associated with such facilities. On the procurement and budget front, the board approved a resolution authorizing the Economic Development Authority to issue a lease revenue bond not to exceed $26.5 million to finance two major construction projects: a new social services building and an expansion of the sheriff's office E911 center. The bond features a fixed interest rate of 4.416% over 20 years with prepayment options. Additionally, the board accepted a $10,000 Edward Burn Memorial Justice Grant for the sheriff's office and ratified a lease for athletic facilities used by parks and recreation programs. The meeting also highlighted positive tourism growth in the county, with visitor spending increasing by 9.1% in 2025 compared to the previous year.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [2026.09.22 - Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting at 7 p.m.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E-sfpfHVW4) - Bedford County, Virginia