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Nelson County approves Synchronicity Foundation tax-exemption application over lone dissent
Summary
The Board approved a triennial real estate tax exemption for Synchronicity Foundation, Inc. (R2026-07) on Feb. 10, 2026 by a 4–1 vote; Supervisor Cameron Lenahan dissented citing concerns about permissive religious claims and precedent.
On Feb. 10 the Nelson County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution R2026-07, approving Synchronicity Foundation, Inc.’s triennial real estate tax-exemption application under cited sections of the Code of Virginia and the County code.
The motion to adopt R2026-07 was made by Mr. Ernie Q. Reed and seconded by Mr. Jesse N. Rutherford. The resolution ‘‘approves the triennial real estate tax exemption application submitted by Synchronicity Foundation, Inc. as presented,’’ and the motion passed 4–1 with Supervisor Cameron Lenahan voting no.
Supervisor Lenahan said he ‘‘felt this was opening up a can of worms’’ and expressed concern that permissive language could allow claims of tax-exempt status for activities founded on personal practice rather than an established religion. Mr. David Parr said his earlier questions had been answered and supported approval.
The resolution cites §58.1-3605 and §58.1-3651 of the Code of Virginia and Sec. 11-185 of the Code of the County of Nelson, Virginia, 1950 as amended, as the legal bases for the Board’s action. The Board’s packet did not record additional conditions attached to the exemption. No further administrative action was recorded at the meeting; the exemption was approved as presented.
