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Goochland holds public hearings on tax rate, FY27 budget and data‑center tax policy as residents debate AI-era infrastructure
Summary
At public hearings the Board reviewed a proposed 2026 real‑estate tax rate, FY27 budget updates and a staff presentation on data‑center tax rates; residents raised concerns about data‑center energy demands, Valley Link ties and utility fee increases.
The Goochland County Board of Supervisors opened public hearings on the proposed 2026 real‑estate tax rate, the draft FY27 county budget and a recommended data‑center tax rate and utility rate adjustments on April 7.
Staff said the advertised real‑estate rate to maintain revenue neutrality is 50¢ per $100 of assessed value after a countywide assessment increase; County staff noted the effective rate change is modest once assessment increases are taken into account. The proposed FY27 all‑funds budget increased 15.3% versus last year largely because it includes utility projects and debt service; the general fund increase is…
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