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Hanover board adopts FY26 budget, new tax rates and approves $1,200 bonuses for full‑time county employees
Summary
On April 11 the Board of Supervisors adopted the county administrator's FY26 budget and related ordinances and tax rates, approved a set of employee bonuses funded from FY25 savings and added three paid holidays for calendar year 2026. The board approved multiple budget motions by voice vote; speakers emphasized public safety and
The Hanover County Board of Supervisors adopted the fiscal year 2026 budget and associated ordinances, tax rates and financial plans on April 11 and separately approved one‑time employee payments and additional paid holidays.
What the board approved
During the afternoon meeting the board adopted the county administrator's proposed FY26 budget (presented February 19 and amended April 9), appropriated funds by fund category, and approved the five‑year capital improvement program and the five‑year general fund financial plan. In a separate motion the board adopted a resolution declaring intent to reimburse certain expenditures up to $60 million.
Tax rates and fees
The board approved the property tax and fee schedule for calendar year 2025 as presented in the motions: the real estate rate of 0.81 per $100 of assessed value and a…
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