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The draft policy applies to utility-scale projects generally defined as sites of 5 megawatts or more or projects occupying 50 acres or greater. Key location and size recommendations in the adopted policy include minimum distances from certain features: 1,000 feet from primary roads; 500 feet from secondary roads; 1,000 feet from historic sites listed at the local, state or national level; 250 feet from nonconsenting property lines; and 1,000 feet from nonparticipating residential dwellings. The policy also proposes a maximum single-facility size of 100 acres.

Environmental and visual standards
The policy favors siting on marginal soils as defined by USDA maps and discourages siting on floodplains, wetlands or steep slopes. It requires erosion-and-sediment controls during construction, a 50-foot vegetative buffer of native and other fast-growing trees and shrubs intended to provide year-round screening, and a three-year vegetation-maintenance bond to ensure plantings establish.

Noise, lighting, and decommissioning
Inverters and transformers should be located at least 500 feet from nonparticipating property lines; the policy sets a 50 dBA limit at the property line for ongoing operation and a 65 dBA limit for construction noise, and it encourages motion-activated, shielded lighting. Decommissioning plans, including removal of above- and below-ground equipment and revegetation, must be submitted with applications; a surety bond sufficient to fund full decommissioning is required and must be updated every five years. The policy requires decommissioning if a facility ceases operation for a continuous 12-month period.

Process, committee and next steps
County staff said the draft was developed by a multi-stakeholder committee that included supervisors, planning commission members, utility representatives and residents. The board made two edits on the floor before adoption: clarifying that screening should be placed close enough to panels to be effective and changing language from \"nonparticipating\" landowners to \"nonconsenting\" landowners where setbacks reference residential properties. County staff said the policy is not an ordinance; it provides guidance and could inform zoning code changes in the future.

Votes
The board voted unanimously to adopt the policy as amended.

Speakers
- County Administrator (presented the draft and committee work)
- Members of the solar policy committee (several were thanked; no individual quotes recorded in the final vote)

Clarifying details
- Policy applies to projects meeting one or both thresholds: 5 MW or 50 acres.
- Proposed one-mile (0.75?) buffer language for certain waters was discussed as carried from other localities; committee recommended avoiding floodplains and wetlands.
- Decommissioning surety bond: amount to be set and updated every five years; required removal of all above- and below-ground equipment and revegetation.

Actions
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Ending
County staff will publish the adopted policy and use it to guide review of future utility-scale solar proposals; applicants with active applications will compare their proposals to the new guidance and the board said the policy is intended to balance renewable development with preservation of agricultural land, historic resources and rural character.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Supervisors Work Session Mon, 04/28/2025 - 06:00 pm","oneSentenceSummary","The board adopted a county solar policy to guide large-scale projects, specifying setbacks from roads and homes, screening requirements, environmental protections and decommissioning bonds; the policy is advisory but may inform future ordinances.","taxTitle","Westmoreland County, Virginia","taxId",52342,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6573542,"Board approves market-based salary adjustments, changes personnel policy on prorated raises",113,3003000,3116000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5379590-03ff216ec813b9df700aa60fbb3bc34c&start=3003&end=3116","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5379590-03ff216ec813b9df700aa60fbb3bc34c/thumbnail_3003000.jpg","/articles/6573542/Westmoreland-County/Virginia/Board-approves-market-based-salary-adjustments-changes-personnel-policy-on-prorated-raises","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573542-c8493ff8b489fd4198db90ae88747b0a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775210320&Signature=SfM2GNb4AuUWrTFlwRNYajlkjX6bFwG~u1r6XXKCl6OlDfBAFZtZG4YkRpCRSy5uBkS-bm-YF9HIdAiPkpkpAvug9roLZXpC7y9lAqeICGVvSGwp0FBosHT4Y0enyw9uGNbXtz7F8U3zXrV1xMJV3hu~1yTlwJti~i54ZnGJ-X-oI1zaGeIWlv7YDC18ttwo0HX5q5t6Uqok0DScidcbAu1cxhC2TyGdHCVggFwhpSjwsS3liyUoj-tPqfxS2AjHyfq9K-N7PmGmULbfVFZDbEMvUfLDQ8rHHXJ5-TVjFdbmNs7I~OJYlbRa5gJ7CeBRo0E~r6eiiyhZndHUHbTNKw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors on May 12 approved the implementation of a county compensation study by authorizing market-based salary adjustments effective May 1, 2025, and approved a minor change to the personnel policy on how July 1 salary increases are prorated for new hires.

County staff presented the compensation-study implementation and said doing so would increase payroll costs in the current fiscal year by roughly $167,000 for the two months that would appear on May 31 paychecks. The board authorized a transfer from reserves to contingency to cover that estimated cost, and instructed staff to implement the pay adjustments so employees would see the change in the next payroll cycle.

Personnel policy change
In a separate but related action, the board approved an amendment to the personnel policy clarifying that employees are eligible for a salary increase on July 1 and that employees hired during the preceding year will have that July 1 increase prorated based on months employed. County staff described the change as a simplification for payroll and budgeting rather than a substantive change to eligibility.

Votes and next steps
The motion to implement market-based adjustments effective May 1 was moved and seconded; the vote was recorded as unanimous in favor. The personnel-policy change also passed unanimously. Staff said they will update payroll processing and return any follow-up information to the board.

Speakers
- County Administrator (presented implementation and budget transfer proposal)
- Garrett Adams, Budget Manager (present during discussion)

Clarifying details
- Effective date for salary adjustments: May 1, 2025 (to appear on May 31 paychecks).
- Estimated FY2025 cost for two months: approximately $167,000; board authorized transfer from reserves to contingency to cover that amount.
- Personnel-policy change: employees eligible for salary increase on July 1; new hires within the year receive a prorated portion of that increase based on months in the position.

Actions
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Ending
County staff will execute the payroll changes and the finance office will complete the reserve transfer. The board will receive follow-up implementation details in subsequent updates.","Supervisors authorized market-based salary increases effective May 1 and approved a personnel-policy change to prorate July 1 raises for employees hired during the year.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6573546,"Supervisors approve detailed safety, crowd and alcohol restrictions for Custom Tees Motorsports events",272,1996000,2268000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5379590-03ff216ec813b9df700aa60fbb3bc34c&start=1996&end=2268","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5379590-03ff216ec813b9df700aa60fbb3bc34c/thumbnail_1996000.jpg","/articles/6573546/Westmoreland-County/Virginia/Supervisors-approve-detailed-safety-crowd-and-alcohol-restrictions-for-Custom-Tees-Motorsports-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573546-693a35569a36dcf64445c17a9f7d2470/orig.mp4?Expires=1775210320&Signature=RDMldyslG30PS8oWpgRG73mjUytps4LPw32OvYuGyGZqgn5sU4z2N8khkgt7EavzIbPBFlcOugO-LXfSNJz~2~HzpG7yQHoLwaRj0kinlb9JGh9z5SxNSUIcilzZPxFS48J5MwHBCN~l1a5LyDSIH9Uu8KLmszdo-rT7CmyGMzAG-LddRxML~DJga0M9Q-ICOOsuT3xqlrqkr9u--jmtNDFn7oP5KgnopNbWKgucZ1HO0PuJGDLT0S6WyN28yAWl1kR7~imxbMQlpGDujfcOUuXahCxqidaYN2m~znLyO~p~U~R~oTBt3B3MJL0U8oHPol-Z0pWlZwaNw78S~ijHYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors on May 12 approved a revised set of rules for special events at Custom Tees Motorsports Park, after rescinding an earlier motion and adopting a detailed replacement that sets structural, safety, staffing and operational conditions for drift and drag events.

Supervisor Mr. McCormick offered the substitute motion, which the board adopted. The new conditions require a drift pit of no less than 120 by 120 feet on a concrete, asphalt or other hardtop pad; an interior guardrail; a surrounding row of concrete jersey barriers and chain-link fencing except for a single entrance/exit no wider than 12 feet; and a minimum 12-foot distance between the concrete barriers/fencing and the guardrail.

The motion also limits who may enter pit areas, restricts vehicle occupancy and safety equipment, prohibits drifting or racing in wet conditions, and requires that drivers not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Event requirements include at least one contracted state-certified EMS unit per 2,500 attendees, advance ticket sale numbers provided to the Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office (WCSD) at least five business days before the event, and reimbursement by the owner of overtime and other WCSD and EMS costs incurred because of the event.

Security, operations and enforcement
The motion requires a licensed security contractor at a minimum staffing ratio of one security guard per 250 people, prohibits firearms, illicit drugs and camping on the property, and mandates well-lit signage at entrances and exits. It sets noise and lighting curfews (no music or racing after 10 p.m., lights off by 11 p.m.), mandates trash removal within 24 hours, forbids cars on surrounding private property, and requires rules to be posted at burner/burnout areas, restrooms and concession stands.

County access and enforcement authority
The motion grants Westmoreland County officials ' including the county administrator, assistant county administrator, board members, planning commission members, land-use officials, the Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office and EMS ' full access to events for inspection. Any violation must be reported immediately to the county administrator, and the sheriff's office is empowered to terminate events for violations of the motion.

Board action and votes
The board rescinded the original motion made on April 14 and then approved Mr. McCormick's replacement motion. The vote was recorded as unanimous in favor. The applicant and the owner were present in the room and the board said a copy of the revised motion would be forwarded to them and to the land-use office.

Speakers
- Mr. McCormick, Supervisor (moved the replacement motion)
- Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office / EMS referenced in motion (roles cited; no direct quote)

Clarifying details
- Drift pit minimum: 120 ft x 120 ft; pad must be concrete, asphalt or other hardtop.
- Guardrail/jersey barrier/fencing configuration: interior guardrail; outer concrete jersey barriers with chain-link fencing except a single entrance/exit no wider than 12 ft; concrete barriers and fencing at least 12 ft away from guardrail.
- Pit occupancy: one car and one driver per drift; driver must wear DOT-approved helmet and seat belt.
- EMS staffing: minimum one contracted state-certified EMS unit per 2,500 people.
- Notification: owner must provide ticket sale numbers to WCSD at least five business days before event.
- Cost recovery: owner must reimburse WCSD and EMS for regular and overtime pay, fuel, and other event-related costs as deemed appropriate by agency directors.

Actions
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Provenance
The board rescinded the April 14 motion and adopted the replacement motion in the public record; the applicant/owner was present and the board directed staff to provide a copy to the owner and the land-use office.

Ending
The board's vote places detailed event controls and explicit county enforcement and cost-recovery conditions on future special events at the motorsports park.","The board replaced an earlier motion and approved new conditions for drift and racing events at Custom Tees Motorsports Park covering pit construction, barriers, participant limits, emergency services, prohibitions and enforcement.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6573548,"Westmoreland supervisors adopt FY2026 budget, cut machinery-and-tools rate and add youth sports funding",227,625000,852000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5379590-03ff216ec813b9df700aa60fbb3bc34c&start=625&end=852","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5379590-03ff216ec813b9df700aa60fbb3bc34c/thumbnail_625000.jpg","/articles/6573548/Westmoreland-County/Virginia/Westmoreland-supervisors-adopt-FY2026-budget-cut-machinery-and-tools-rate-and-add-youth-sports-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573548-e3dd09d11ebbcb94a1e2517848e52903/orig.mp4?Expires=1775210320&Signature=OsSICIU4SMI8Mahz0eMwzUj4I0VrVkFtnSeZDFPwA1goUq77xtF-4pa1MHYEXAR7rFoqPWg1REa1lHBdkHhitq~Vf1EvC5EoCgIOoD1Y5AtWKg3OEBRbVUrtcg2xPrbEmap6RTA0XWkqlOe5Zg6FiR7ZIySR3HbnyP-cwvHmJiPf3-3MibkWfYMheXa82GO31oqPOZYm67oobyuXctt-pLX-pURk-uqElc6lXLL45yZwxJ5VqdofKTjtTuO2pzomIOUeaW~gVT5AfFbuypPRkH9QmafwqmiXEyc5v~08XGktUHtrvCGatQWobgjVPArAaK2faioSHhawi7Rg8MaERw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors on May 12 adopted the county administrator's proposed fiscal year 2026 budget and a set of accompanying fiscal resolutions, cutting the advertised machinery-and-tools tax rate and adding funding for local youth programs while approving a countywide salary adjustment for employees.

The adopted total all-funds budget is $87,328,511, the county's budget manager, Garrett Adams, told the board. Adams said the county advertised a machinery-and-tools rate of $2 per $100 of assessed value but recommended reducing that rate to $1 after a major employer bought machinery that will increase tax revenue; the change still yields about $111,000 more revenue than previously anticipated, Adams said.

The board also approved a one-time contribution increase for local youth organizations: $8,000 for the Westmoreland Youth Football League to match the county's contribution to Little League, and funding for the Westmoreland Boys & Girls Club and other local nonprofits listed in the budget packet. Adams read the motions and itemized line items in the presentation to the board.

Why it matters: The vote funds county services and partner organizations without raising the county's overall tax rate, while the reduced machinery-and-tools rate responds to a specific business investment and preserves revenue. Supervisors said the budget also implements the long-delayed compensation study and will result in employee pay adjustments.

Board discussion and employee raises
Board members praised staff for producing a balanced budget that preserves the tax rate while addressing capital needs. Several supervisors noted the budget implements a compensation study; the board later authorized market-based salary adjustments effective May 1 so changes would appear in the May 31 paychecks.

Other approved fiscal motions
During the same session the board approved a slate of technical and programmatic items required for the fiscal year, including: adoption of the county's tax rates (with the machinery-and-tools rate at $1), adoption of Placid Bay Sanitary District user fees and Glebe Harbor/Cabin Point recreation fees for FY2026, adoption of the fiscal-year appropriation resolution, and approval of a revised county utilities fee schedule. The board also approved the Northern Neck Regional Jail's FY2026 budget as presented to member localities.

Votes at a glance
- Adopt FY2026 county budget (motion read by Garrett Adams): Mover: Fifth District Supervisor Mr. Scribe; Second: Third District Supervisor Mr. Ingram. Vote: Mr. McCormick Aye; Ms. Henson Aye; Mr. Ingram Aye; Mr. Trivette Aye; Chair Fisher Aye. Outcome: approved.
- Approve participation in Local Choice health benefits for 7/1/2025'6/30/2026: Mover/second not specified on record. Vote: unanimous recorded as aye. Outcome: approved.
- Adopt county tax rates, including machinery-and-tools at $1: Mover/Second: recorded. Vote: unanimous recorded as aye. Outcome: approved.
- Adopt Placid Bay Sanitary District user fees: Motion moved and seconded; vote recorded as unanimous aye. Outcome: approved.
- Adopt Glebe Harbor/Cabin Point recreation user fees: Motion moved and seconded; vote recorded as unanimous aye. Outcome: approved.
- Adopt FY2026 appropriation resolution: Motion moved and seconded; vote recorded as unanimous aye. Outcome: approved.
- Approve revised county utilities fee schedule for FY2026: Motion moved and seconded; vote recorded as unanimous aye. Outcome: approved.
- Approve Northern Neck Regional Jail FY2026 budget in the amount presented ($13,846,630): Motion moved and seconded; vote recorded as unanimous aye. Outcome: approved.

What the board did not decide: The items above were approvals of proposed budgets, rates and schedules; the board did not change the overall advertised tax structure other than the machinery-and-tools reduction described by Adams.

Speakers (excerpted)
- Garrett Adams, Budget Manager, Westmoreland County (presented and read motions)
- County Administrator (role named in meeting; provided administrative context)
- Miss Cogswell, Assistant County Administrator (referenced for budget work)
- Mr. Scribe, Fifth District Supervisor (moved budget adoption)
- Mr. Ingram, Third District Supervisor (seconded budget adoption)
- Mr. McCormick, Supervisor (voted aye)
- Ms. Henson, Supervisor (voted aye)
- Mr. Trivette, Supervisor (voted aye)
- Chairman Fisher, Board Chair, Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors (voted aye)

Clarifying details
- All-funds budget total as read in meeting: $87,328,511 (Adams).
- General fund total and other fund totals were discussed; the auditor's presentation and specific line-item distributions appeared in the meeting packet (not repeated verbatim on the record).
- Youth sports contribution: $8,000 added to Westmoreland Youth Football League, matching Little League.
- Employee pay: market-based adjustments were approved effective May 1, 2025; estimated current-year (two months) cost is approximately $167,000 and the board authorized a reserve transfer to cover that amount.

Proper names
- Northern Neck Regional Jail (facility/organization)
- Placid Bay Sanitary District (special district)
- Glebe Harbor/Cabin Point (recreation)
- Westmoreland Youth Football League (organization)
- Westmoreland Boys & Girls Club (organization)

Actions
[{\"kind\":\"budget_adoption\",\"identifiers\":{\"agenda_item_id\":\"4a\"},\"motion\":\"Adopt the county administrator's proposed FY2026 budget as presented\",\"mover\":\"Mr. Scribe\",\"second\":\"Mr. Ingram\",\"vote_record\":[{\"member\":\"Mr. McCormick\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Ms. Henson\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Mr. Ingram\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Mr. Trivette\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Chairman Fisher\",\"vote\":\"yes\"}],\"tally\":{\"yes\":5,\"no\":0},\"legal_threshold\":{\"met\":true,\"notes\":\"simple majority\"},\"outcome\":\"approved\",\"notes\":\"Includes $8,000 contribution to Westmoreland Youth Football League and reduction of machinery-and-tools tax rate to $1 per $100.\"},{\"kind\":\"resolution\",\"identifiers\":{\"agenda_item_id\":\"4b\",\"resolution_number\":\"not specified\"},\"motion\":\"Approve participation in the Local Choice health benefits program for 7/1/2025-6/30/2026\",\"mover\":\"not specified\",\"second\":\"not specified\",\"vote_record\":[{\"member\":\"Ms. Henson\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Mr. Trivette\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Mr. Ingram\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Mr. McCormick\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Chairman Fisher\",\"vote\":\"yes\"}],\"tally\":{\"yes\":5,\"no\":0},\"outcome\":\"approved\",\"notes\":\"County will absorb employee premium increases in FY2026 budget.\"},{\"kind\":\"resolution\",\"identifiers\":{\"agenda_item_id\":\"4c\"},\"motion\":\"Adopt county tax rates for FY2026 as advertised except machinery-and-tools reduced to $1\",\"mover\":\"not specified\",\"second\":\"not specified\",\"vote_record\":[{\"member\":\"Mr. McCormick\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Ms. Henson\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Mr. Trivette\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Mr. Scribe\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Chairman Fisher\",\"vote\":\"yes\"}],\"tally\":{\"yes\":5,\"no\":0},\"outcome\":\"approved\",\"notes\":\"Machinery and tools rate reduced from advertised $2 to $1.\"},{\"kind\":\"other\",\"identifiers\":{\"agenda_item_id\":\"4d\"},\"motion\":\"Adopt Placid Bay Sanitary District user fees for FY2026\",\"mover\":\"Mr. Trivette\",\"second\":\"not specified\",\"vote_record\":[{\"member\":\"Ms. Trivette\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Mr. Ingram\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Mr. Henson\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Mr. McCormick\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Chairman Fisher\",\"vote\":\"yes\"}],\"tally\":{\"yes\":5},\"outcome\":\"approved\"},{\"kind\":\"other\",\"identifiers\":{\"agenda_item_id\":\"4e\"},\"motion\":\"Adopt Glebe Harbor/Cabin Point recreation user fees for FY2026\",\"mover\":\"not specified\",\"second\":\"not specified\",\"vote_record\":[{\"member\":\"Mr. Henson\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Mr. McCormick\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Mr. Scribe\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Mr. Ingram\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Chairman Fisher\",\"vote\":\"yes\"}],\"tally\":{\"yes\":5},\"outcome\":\"approved\"},{\"kind\":\"appropriation\",\"identifiers\":{\"agenda_item_id\":\"4f\"},\"motion\":\"Adopt FY2026 appropriation resolution\",\"mover\":\"not specified\",\"second\":\"not specified\",\"vote_record\":[{\"member\":\"Ms. Scribe\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Ms. Ingram\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Mr. Henson\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Mr. McCormick\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Chairman Fisher\",\"vote\":\"yes\"}],\"tally\":{\"yes\":5},\"outcome\":\"approved\"},{\"kind\":\"other\",\"identifiers\":{\"agenda_item_id\":\"4g\"},\"motion\":\"Approve revised county utility fee schedule for FY2026\",\"mover\":\"not specified\",\"second\":\"not specified\",\"vote_record\":[{\"member\":\"Mr. Ingram\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Mr. Trivette\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Mr. McCormick\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Mr. Henson\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Chairman Fisher\",\"vote\":\"yes\"}],\"tally\":{\"yes\":5},\"outcome\":\"approved\"},{\"kind\":\"budget_adoption\",\"identifiers\":{\"agenda_item_id\":\"8\",\"project_slug\":\"northern-neck-regional-jail\"},\"motion\":\"Approve Northern Neck Regional Jail FY2026 budget in the amount presented\",\"mover\":\"not specified\",\"second\":\"not specified\",\"vote_record\":[{\"member\":\"Mr. Trivette\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Mr. Ingram\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Mr. Henson\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Mr. McCormick\",\"vote\":\"yes\"},{\"member\":\"Chairman Fisher\",\"vote\":\"yes\"}],\"tally\":{\"yes\":5},\"outcome\":\"approved\",\"notes\":\"Each locality formally adopts the regional jail budget as a formality.\"}]","The Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors adopted the county' administrator's FY2026 budget, reduced the advertised machinery-and-tools tax rate, added funding for local youth sports, and approved a package of related fee and appropriation resolutions.","actionData","errors"]

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Westmoreland supervisors adopt FY2026 budget, cut machinery-and-tools rate and add youth sports funding