Augusta County supervisors decline participation in regional housing partnership addendum
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Summary
The board voted to pass on an addendum to a regional housing partnership MOU with Stanton-area organizations, saying it would not add substantial benefits and expressing concern about staff workload and potential state policy changes. Vote: 7–0 to decline.
Augusta County supervisors voted to decline participation in a proposed addendum to a regional housing partnership MOU that would have formalized collaboration with the Stanton Redevelopment Housing Authority, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Augusta, and Renewing Homes for Greater Augusta.
Staff described the addendum as a mechanism to support affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization by coordinating technical assistance and leveraging public resources when feasible. The packet included draft language prepared by county planners.
Several supervisors questioned whether the addendum would change county practice and raised concerns about adding another layer of meetings and responsibilities for staff amid uncertainty about state legislation. One supervisor said the county already collaborates on many of the functions described and recommended passing on the MOU. That motion was seconded and the board voted 7–0 to decline participation.
Staff noted the City of Staunton had not yet agreed and that any future requests for zoning or county support would continue to come before the board individually.
