York County Board to weigh 1% sales tax referendum for school projects; security grant on tap for August
York County's Board of Supervisors was scheduled to consider a proposed 1% local sales tax referendum for school construction and renovation at its July 21 meeting, alongside public hearings on zoning changes and a special use permit for a towing service. Minutes from that meeting and two other recent county meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet available in the public record.
Board of Supervisors — July 21
The Board's agenda included a proposed referendum to implement a local general retail sales tax of up to 1% for school capital projects. If placed on the ballot and approved by voters, the tax would fund school construction and renovation.
Also on the agenda:
- A Special Use Permit request for a towing service and auto storage facility at 1570 Penniman Road.
- A zoning amendment that would allow shipping containers to be used as accessory sheds in residential areas.
- A grant appropriation of $161,150 for FY2027 School Security Officer positions.
- Donation of two 10-foot water main easements to Newport News Waterworks.
Because minutes have not been published, the county record does not yet show which items were voted on, approved, or continued.
Historic Yorktown Design Committee — July 22
The committee was scheduled to review one application for a Certificate of Appropriateness: Application HYDC-290-26, a request to replace an existing sign at the corner of Ballard and Smith Streets, specifically at 237 Nelson Street and 222 Smith Street. Minutes are not yet available.
Board of Zoning & Subdivision Appeals — July 23
The Board of Zoning & Subdivision Appeals was set to hear two variance requests for residential properties:
- BZA Application No. 26-02: A 9.1' x 27.7' front porch addition at 2115 Old York-Hampton Highway, requesting a reduced front yard setback.
- BZA Application No. 26-03: An appeal of a Zoning Administrator decision regarding accessory structure setback at 134 Breezy Point Drive.
The agenda also included approval of minutes from the board's March 26, 2026 meeting. Minutes from the July 23 session have not yet been published.
Coming up
Board of Supervisors — August 4, 2026: The Board holds a joint work session with the York County School Division and will consider adopting Resolution R26-115 to accept a $161,150 grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for FY2027 School Security Officer new positions. Deputy County Administrator Susan Goodwin is also scheduled to give a presentation on the admissions tax.
Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July 21, 22, and 23 meetings should watch for published minutes on the York County website, as the agendas alone do not establish what was decided.