Madison County Board to consider 1% sales tax referendum for school construction
The Madison County Board of Supervisors is set to weigh a resolution that could ask voters to approve a 1% local sales tax for school capital projects. The proposed referendum, scheduled for a July 7 meeting, would fund construction or renovation of public schools and expire by July 6, 2046. Meanwhile, recent discussions covered sign ordinance changes, transient occupancy taxes, event permits, and park funding.
Board to consider referendum on 1% sales tax for schools
At a meeting on July 7, the Board of Supervisors is expected to consider a resolution to petition the circuit court for a special election on November 3, 2026. Voters would decide whether to impose a 1% local sales tax dedicated exclusively to capital projects for Madison County public schools. The tax would remain in effect until the repayment of associated bonds or loans, or until July 6, 2046, whichever comes first.
Sign ordinance amendments focus of joint public hearing
The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission held a joint meeting July 1 to hear public comment on changes to temporary sign regulations (ZOA-05-26-01). Options discussed include the possible repeal of Section 12-6-15, which addresses signs on county-owned property, including polling places. The board also reviewed a site plan ordinance amendment (ZOA-05-26-02) that would establish a validity limit for approved site plans, and a proposed accessory dwelling unit ordinance in response to state law SB531. A workshop on rural contractor uses was also held.
Transient occupancy tax and event permits discussed
On June 23, the Board of Supervisors reviewed a proposed transient occupancy tax ordinance (#2026-11) and handled several event-related items. The board considered the Fourth of July Celebration memorandum of understanding, a large-scale outdoor event permit for Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges, and fireworks permits for Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges, Bald Top Brewery, and Rapidan Baptist Camp. Two supplemental appropriations were also on the table: #40 from Parks and Recreation Area funds and #41 from the surplus property fund, both for the Hoover Ridge Park playground project.
Electoral Board sets primary ballot count
The Madison County Electoral Board met July 1 to determine the number of ballots for the August primary and to review duties and delegations forms. The board discussed the King v. O’Bannon case and held a closed session for the registrar’s annual performance evaluation.
Coming up
The Board of Supervisors will meet again on July 7 to take up the sales tax referendum resolution. Also on July 7, the Preliminary Development Review Committee will hold exploratory talks on two land-use proposals: a special use permit for Throttle Therapy, a 453-acre off-road motorsports, camping, and river recreation destination, and a rezoning request from Karl Bracqbien for 12.5 acres on John Tucker Road from Agricultural (A-1) to Residential, Limited (R-1) to allow five to six rental homes.
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