The James County Council adopted the county's 2025 budget following a second reading and a motion to suspend the rules, voting 4-0 to approve the ordinance.
The council read the budget ordinance aloud, saying it appropriates sums for the expenses of James County for the year ending 12/31/2025 and cites filing requirements with the Department of Local Government Finance.
Councilmember (unnamed) prompted council consideration before asking for a motion to suspend the rules and adopt the budget on second reading. Following a motion and a second, the council voted "Aye" and the motion carried 4-0. Councilmember (unnamed) then moved to approve the 2025 budget; a second was recorded and the ordinance was approved 4-0.
The reading included the council's statement that the budget will be held "subject to the laws governing the same" and that budget forms for all funds must be completed and submitted in the manner prescribed by the Department of Local Government Finance. The transcript does not specify total appropriated amounts or any property-tax rate figures discussed during the reading.
No further amendments or numeric line-item details were recorded in the transcript. The council noted signatures will follow to finalize the ordinance.
A council member asked a procedural question about how the tax rate compares with last year; no numerical comparison or answer was recorded in the provided transcript excerpt.
The ordinance becomes effective upon passage and the signatures that follow, per the council's approval.