{ "city": "Wise County", "state": "Virginia", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/wisecounty.org/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board approves Wise County and Schools FY26/27 budgets", "summary": "The Wise County Board of Supervisors approved the fiscal year 2026-2027 budgets for both the county and the Wise County Public Schools. The meeting also included discussions on budget amendments and county administrator recruitment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-687", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Wise County holds public hearing on proposed $65.8M FY26/27 budget", "summary": "The Board of Supervisors discussed a balanced $65.8M budget for FY26/27, which is approximately 13.2% lower than the previous year. The board also held a public hearing on a boundary adjustment for the Town of Pound and discussed various revenue sharing agreements.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-686", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Wise County holds public hearings on road plans and Town of Pound boundary", "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan and a boundary adjustment for the Town of Pound. The meeting includes presentations on data centers, nuclear energy, and county finances.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-685", "minutes_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05142026-685", "source": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Wise County Board of Supervisors to discuss budget", "summary": "The Board of Supervisors is holding a recessed meeting to discuss the budget. The agenda also includes a closed session to address the investing of public funds, legal counsel, and personnel matters.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-684", "minutes_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05062026-684", "source": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "Electoral Board", "headline": "Wise County Electoral Board to discuss LESS security standards", "summary": "The Wise County Electoral Board will meet to conduct business and hear announcements. The primary item of new business is a discussion regarding LESS security standards.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04222026-688", "minutes_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04222026-688", "source": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board to interview county administrator candidate in closed session", "summary": "The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold a recessed meeting to interview a candidate for the County Administrator position in a closed session. The board will also certify the closed session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04222026-679", "minutes_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04222026-679", "source": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board will discuss investing public funds in a closed session.", "summary": "The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meeting on April 14, 2026. Supervisors will interview candidates for the County Administrator position. In a closed session they will consider investing public funds, consulting legal counsel, and personnel matters, and will certify the closed session before adjourning.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-678", "minutes_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04142026-678", "source": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-09", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board approves 1% FY25/26 budget increase and related budget amendments", "summary": "The Wise County Board of Supervisors met on April 9, 2026 to consider several agenda items. The Board unanimously approved a public hearing to amend Ordinance #7-1998 to increase the tire tipping fee, adopted an amendment to Ordinance #1-2009 raising the partial property tax exemption for elderly and disabled from $200 to $300, and approved budget amendments #46‑47 along with a proposed 1% increase to the FY25/26 budget. The Board also confirmed the appointment of Nancy Helbert to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board for a four‑year term. All motions were passed unanimously.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-676", "minutes_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04092026-676", "source": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-08", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board discusses County Administrator personnel matters in closed session", "summary": "The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold a special called meeting on April 8, 2026. The agenda includes a closed‑session discussion of the County Administrator position under Virginia Code §2.2‑3711(A)(1). The board will consider a resolution to certify the close session. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082026-677", "minutes_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04082026-677", "source": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-18", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Wise County Board of Supervisors to discuss budget", "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss the county budget. The meeting also includes a closed session to address public fund investments, legal counsel, and personnel matters.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03182026-675", "minutes_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03182026-675", "source": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-12", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board considers 1% budget increase and tax exemption changes", "summary": "The Wise County Board of Supervisors met on March 12, 2026 to consider several items. The agenda included a proposal to raise the FY25/26 budget by 1% and to amend Ordinance #1‑2009 to increase the partial property tax exemption for elderly and disabled from $200 to $300. Additional items were a public hearing on amending Ordinance #7‑1998 to raise the tire‑tipping fee, several resolutions (including support for the Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority and opposition to House Bills 1374 and 1377), and budget amendment approvals. The board also confirmed appointments to various county boards.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03122026-674", "minutes_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03122026-674", "source": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-05", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Wise County Board of Supervisors to adopt tax rates", "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will meet to adopt tax rates. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss personnel, legal counsel, and the investing of public funds.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03052026-673", "minutes_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03052026-673", "source": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-03", "body": "Electoral Board", "headline": "Board will address routine procedural matters only", "summary": "The Wise County Electoral Board will conduct standard meeting steps: call to order, approve the agenda, adopt the minutes, consider any new business, and hear announcements or comments before adjourning. No specific policy items or decisions are listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03032026-682", "minutes_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03032026-682", "source": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Wise County Board of Supervisors to adopt tax rates", "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will meet to adopt tax rates. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss public fund investments, legal counsel, and personnel.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02172026-672", "minutes_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02172026-672", "source": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-12", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board adopts FY 2026/27 tax rates for Wise County", "summary": "The Wise County Board of Supervisors met on February 12, 2026 to adopt the FY 26/27 tax rates. The board also approved budget amendments, revised zoning and subdivision ordinances, and a rezoning request for Parcel #036065 from B‑2 to A‑RR. Several members were appointed or reappointed to local commissions and boards. The meeting included public expressions on the recent real‑estate tax reassessment and the Second Amendment sanctuary.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02122026-671", "minutes_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02122026-671", "source": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-10", "body": "Electoral Board", "headline": "Electoral Board will reorganize and appoint new officers per Virginia law", "summary": "The Wise County Electoral Board meeting will consider a reorganization of the board and the appointment of officers of election as required by §24.2-115 of the Code of Virginia. The board will also handle routine items such as calling the meeting to order, approving the agenda, and adopting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02102026-681", "minutes_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02102026-681", "source": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-03", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board will discuss tax rates and budget for FY 2026‑27", "summary": "The Wise County Board of Supervisors will discuss and set tax rates for fiscal year 2026‑27. They will also discuss the county budget. A closed session will address investing public funds, consulting legal counsel, and personnel matters.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02032026-670", "minutes_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02032026-670", "source": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-28", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board will discuss and set tax rates for FY 26/27 and review the county budget", "summary": "The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hear a cash and investments update from the Treasurer. It will discuss and set property tax rates for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, and consider the overall county budget. The meeting also includes appointments to the MECC Advisory Board and a closed‑session segment on public‑fund investments, legal counsel, and personnel matters.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01282026-669", "minutes_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01282026-669", "source": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-15", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board of Supervisors to discuss FY26/27 tax rate and county budget", "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss the county budget and the setting of the FY26/27 tax rate. The meeting includes a cash and investments update and appointments for the MECC Advisory Board.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01152026-668", "minutes_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01152026-668", "source": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-08", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board will elect a chairman and adopt new procedural rules.", "summary": "The Wise County Board of Supervisors is holding an organizational meeting to elect a temporary chairman, a chairman, and a vice‑chairman, and to set their terms of office. The board will also adopt the county’s Roberts Rules of Order and related procedural rules. Additionally, the board will decide on the regular meeting schedule, location, and the method for resolving tie votes. No other policy or service items are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01082026-666", "minutes_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01082026-666", "source": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-08", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board to approve revised zoning and subdivision ordinances and rezoning request", "summary": "The Wise County Board of Supervisors will vote on the revised Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance posted on the county website. A public hearing will consider a rezoning request by Jahmal Potter to change Parcel #036065 from B‑2 to A‑RR. The meeting also includes budget amendment approvals and several board appointments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01082026-667", "minutes_url": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01082026-667", "source": "https://www.wisecounty.org/AgendaCenter" } ] }