Wise County supervisors confront multi-million-dollar shortfall, weigh tax-rate options
Jan 28, 2026
County treasurer and outside adviser told the Board of Supervisors that audited balances and recent revenue shortfalls leave a structural gap estimated in the low-to-mid millions; the board discussed tax-rate scenarios (55'69 cents), personal-property changes and painful budget cuts and scheduled follow-up work to set a rate.
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Wise County's Board of Supervisors spent the Jan. 28 session focused on a growing budget gap after the treasurer and an outside adviser reviewed audit numbers and revenue scenarios.
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