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Council approves $5,817,838 city contribution to Greensville County schools for FY 2026-27
Summary
Emporia City Council adopted a resolution setting its FY2026-27 school contribution at $4,442,776 in local funds plus $1,375,062 from the 1% sales tax for a total city allocation of $5,817,838; the resolution passed with Councilwoman Alvina Matthews voting nay.
Finance Director Alicia Hargrove presented a resolution establishing the City of Emporia's contribution to the Greensville County Public Schools for fiscal year 2026-27 and summarized the funding amounts.
The resolution sets the City's local contribution at $4,442,776, allocates $1,375,062 from the 1% sales tax for education, and records a total city contribution of $5,817,838. Hargrove told the council the resolution reflects the Council's prior direction to maintain level local funding.
Councilman James C. Saunders moved to adopt the resolution and Councilwoman L. Dale Temple seconded. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote; all members voted in favor except Councilwoman Alvina Matthews, who voted nay.
The resolution cites Code of Virginia §22.1-93 regarding the municipality's responsibility to approve an annual budget for educational purposes. The adoption occurred May 5, 2026; the minutes record the council's action and the specified funding amounts.
During public comment earlier in the meeting, Alicia Hargrove (Finance Director) urged continued investment in local students and educational opportunities, a point she said underscores the importance of maintaining adequate facilities and resources.
