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Dickenson County keeps FY2026–27 tax rates unchanged; approves remote participation for a sick supervisor
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Summary
The Board adopted the county’s FY2026–27 tax levies with no rate changes (real estate and mobile homes 52¢ per $100; personal property and machinery & tools $1.85 per $100; merchants’ capital $10.50 per $100 assessed at 10%). The board also passed a resolution allowing Supervisor Thacker to participate remotely for medical reasons under Code of Virginia rules.
The Dickenson County Board of Supervisors adopted the county’s fiscal‑year 2026–27 tax levies without changing current rates and approved a resolution to allow a supervisor to participate remotely due to a medical condition.
County staff member Mister Martin told the board the proposed levies remain the same as the current fiscal year: real estate 52¢ per $100, mobile homes 52¢ per $100, merchants’ capital $10.50 per $100 (assessed at 10% of reported value), personal property $1.85 per $100, and machinery and tools $1.85 per $100.
Before the vote, Martin explained that Code of Virginia guidance requires an electronic meeting policy and that the board must adopt a resolution to permit a supervisor to participate remotely. The resolution the board approved stated that Supervisor Thacker had notified the chair and staff and would take part remotely from his home in Haysi because of a medical condition.
Larry Barton moved to adopt the tax levies, a motion that received a second and carried on voice vote. The remote‑participation resolution also passed after a staff explanation and motion. The board then adjourned the special meeting.
The action keeps Dickenson County’s tax rates unchanged for the coming fiscal year and clarifies the board’s ability to allow remote participation under state law when a supervisor cannot attend in person.
