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Board schedules hearing on 3.035‑acre VDOT parcel sale, announces District 7 vacancy and special‑election plan
Summary
After an executive session the board agreed to schedule a Jan. 12, 2026 public hearing on a proposed purchase of a 3.035‑acre parcel from the Virginia Department of Highways (tax map 77‑15), announced a District 7 vacancy and an interim appointment process with applications due Jan. 9, and directed staff to petition the circuit court for a writ of election to hold a special election in November 2026.
After returning from executive session, the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors voted to schedule a public hearing for Jan. 12, 2026 to consider a proposed purchase of a 3.035‑acre property identified as tax map 77‑15 from the Virginia Department of Highways; the county administrator was directed to provide notice in accordance with state law.
The board also announced an impending vacancy in District 7 and stated its intent to fill the seat with an interim appointment. The county will accept applications for the interim appointment through the close of business on Jan. 9, 2026. Finally, the board directed county staff to petition the Circuit Court of Buckingham County for a writ of election to fill the vacancy by special election to be held in conjunction with the Nov. 2026 general election.
The board recorded the motions and votes in open session and did not take additional action regarding the property sale or appointment process at the meeting; next steps include public‑hearing notice for the property sale and administrative steps to accept District 7 applications.
