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Bland County Board raises income and net-worth limits in Section 50-76 ordinance
Summary
At its March 28 meeting, the Bland County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted an amendment to Section 50-76 of the county ordinances, increasing the income threshold from $25,000 to $30,000 and the net-worth limit from $75,000 to $80,000, effective on passage after a public hearing that drew no speakers.
At a March 28, 2023 meeting at the Bland County Courthouse, the Bland County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted an amendment to Section 50-76 of the Ordinances of the County of Bland, increasing the ordinance’s income threshold from $25,000 to $30,000 and its net‑worth limit from $75,000 to $80,000, effective upon passage.
Chairman Adam Kidd opened and closed a public hearing on the proposed amendment; no members of the public spoke during the hearing. Keith Costello moved to adopt the amendment and Randy Johnson seconded. Roll call votes recorded Mr. Costello, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kelley and Mr. Kidd voting yea; the motion passed unanimously.
The amendment was considered at the board’s regular meeting following the consent agenda. The record in the meeting shows the change was adopted immediately after the public hearing; the ordinance text and any administrative implementation steps were not read into the record and are not specified in the transcript.
The Board did not record additional debate or public testimony about the practical effects of the higher limits during the meeting. The public hearing produced no speakers, and the motion carried by unanimous roll call.
