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New Kent budget plan proposes $0.05 real‑estate tax increase to fund courthouse and elementary school projects
Summary
County Administrator presented a $266.0M FY27 budget driven by about $151M in capital projects, including a proposed new courthouse (~$70M) and a replacement New Kent Elementary (~$58M). The plan would raise the real‑estate tax rate by five cents to $0.59 per $100 to cover debt service and other needs; the board scheduled a retreat and upcoming public hearings.
County Administrator Hathaway presented the proposed FY 2027 budget to the Board, reporting a total recommended budget of $266,028,903 driven mainly by capital spending of roughly $151 million. The two largest capital projects are a new courthouse (approx. $70 million, including renovation of the existing courthouse for administration use) and a new New Kent…
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