Grayson County boards weigh budget, water rates, and rezoning in July 9 meetings
Three Grayson County boards held meetings on July 9, 2026, with agendas covering the next fiscal year's budget, water rate changes, and a rezoning request. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the three meetings, so the items below reflect what was scheduled for consideration; confirmed outcomes will be available once minutes are released.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors agenda included adoption of a fiscal year 2026–27 budget totaling $33,516,405, covering the period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
A public hearing was scheduled on a zoning map amendment to rezone 1.421 acres of Tax Map #77-A-27B from Rural Farm to Commercial for a livestock haul facility.
The board also planned to vote on three appointments: Mary Anne Hall as VDH primary representative, Megan Helmick as VDH alternate representative, and Jane Shisler as a member of the Senior Advocacy Committee.
Additional agenda items included a resolution to amend the county holiday schedule and a discussion of data-center impacts, including related public comments.
Public Service Authority Board
The Public Service Authority Board agenda included a public hearing and an ordinance setting new user rates for the Grant Water System. Under the proposed ordinance, residential and commercial customers would pay $44 bi-monthly for the first 4,000 gallons and $11 per 1,000 gallons thereafter. The per-thousand-gallon rate would rise from $5.50 to $11, and the bi-monthly charge would increase from $40 to $44.
The board also discussed extending a water line to Avian Crest Lane, with an estimated project cost of $30,000–$35,000 for a 2-inch line.
The agenda included election of officers — Dr. Mary E. Dickenson Tomlinson as Chair and Mr. Paul G. Richardson as Vice Chair — and approval of minutes from the May 14, 2026 PSA meeting.
Board of Elections
The Board of Elections agenda included a redistricting discussion with County Administrator Steve Boyer and an update on the August Primary.
Other items listed were an ADA Compliance Survey reminder, an Officer of Election Training reminder, and a closed session for a General Registrar Evaluation.
What this means for residents
The budget figure of $33,516,405 sets county spending priorities for the year starting July 1, 2026. The Grant Water System rate change, if confirmed, would double the per-thousand-gallon charge for customers in that system. The rezoning request for Tax Map #77-A-27B could affect land use in the area surrounding the parcel. Because minutes are not yet published, residents should watch for official confirmation of these actions.
Coming up
No county meetings are listed on the provided schedule for the next 14 days. Residents should check the Grayson County website for any newly posted agendas or schedule changes.