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York County supervisors review proposed 2026 legislative priorities; admissions tax, roadway fund and Chesapeake Bay funding draw debate
Summary
Supervisors reviewed a draft legislative priorities packet for 2026, debating an admissions tax authorization, creation of a primary/secondary road fund, county share of Chesapeake Bay Act costs and several public-safety and education items; no final prioritized ranking was adopted during the meeting.
York County supervisors spent substantial time on Oct. 7 reviewing a draft of the county’s proposed 2026 legislative priorities, discussing whether to seek authority for an admissions tax, the creation of a primary and secondary road fund, and how costs for Chesapeake Bay Act compliance should be apportioned between the Commonwealth and localities.
Deputy County Administrator Bridal Fuller and county staff presented a redline draft that superimposed proposed changes on last year’s priorities and solicited supervisor direction on items to keep, remove or reposition. Fuller said staff compiled the draft from last year’s packet and stakeholder input and is seeking board guidance before finalizing the document for legislators.
Admissions tax: Supervisors debated removing a request that the General Assembly authorize counties to impose an admissions tax on businesses that sell tickets. Some supervisors said they did not view the tax as a…
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