Residents express frustration with the proposed Crossroads Technology Campus.
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Residents express frustration with the proposed Crossroads Technology Campus.
Bill passed the House of Delegates unanimously and the State Senate 39-1 before it was signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
The board of supervisors pledged that the county will become more involved with arranging the community gatherings in the future.
The $400.6 million referendum will address various school, public safety, transportation, and solid waste projects.
Funds would go toward facilities and maintenance, transportation, and technology improvements.
Assistant County Administrator Ben Loveday also outlined new uses for three other county facilities.
A group of county retirees concerned about changes to their health insurance addressed the board Tuesday night.
Berkeley District Supervisor David Goosman requested agenda item on taking a property owner’s land be considered more thoroughly.
All convenience sites other than Livingston and Chancellor will be closed two days per week.
A final decision on tax rates is expected on April 7.
School board member Rich Lieberman requested the board of supervisors end categorically funding the school division.
Board also held a moment of silence for county resident Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan, who was killed in action in Kuwait on March 1.
Some county residents are upset by the resolution adopted by the board protesting the timing of Virginia’s redistricting referendum.
The 4-3 vote could have potential effects on future developments.
Board voted 6-0 to adopt a resolution declaring it will not allow county facilities or resources to be used to conduct voting on the referendum unless a court orders it to do so.
Board of supervisors unanimously approved a resolution declaring the county is a Second Amendment sanctuary.
Board also discussed updating the county’s Comprehensive Plan at Thursday night’s meeting.
Board voted 6-0 to suggest the planning commission recommends reverting data center design standards to guidelines and require a special use permit for projects on land zoned Industrial.
However, with a new supervisor coming aboard in January, the board’s stance on data centers is expected to change.
Incumbent, current board chair holds off challenger Baron Braswell by 16 votes.