So far, the Albemarle Board of Supervisors has held two work sessions going through the $742 million budget for FY27 recommended by County Executive Jeffrey Richardson in late February. Two more are scheduled next week with a fifth as an option later in the month.
On March 4, the Board held the first of two public hearings with this one intended to get community feedback on Richardson’s version of the budget. The second will be held on April 15 after Supervisors shape the budget during a series of work sessions.
A theme for the night was set with the first speaker from the advocacy group IMPACT who called for Albemarle to increase the amount of funding that goes into a housing fund to assist with renovation and construction of subsidized units.
“In addition to being here with IMPACT, I’m a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul,” said board member Denise Zito. “This is a 200 year old worldwide Catholic organization that, that gives direct assistance to those in need. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul joins IMPACT in urging you to finally fully fund the Affordable Trust Fund. Affordable Housing Trust Fund with a recurring $10 million annually.”…