Powhatan County supervisors hear update on public library programming and future plans

The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors met on May 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Village Building Conference Room and heard an update from the Powhatan County Public Library on upcoming programming and future plans, County Chair William Donati Jr. said at the meeting.

Chandra McPhearson, identified in the minutes as library director, and Joann Fico, listed as a member of the library board of trustees, briefed the board on programming and planning efforts. The transcript records that the board "received an update on upcoming programming and future plans" but does not include details such as specific program names, schedules, funding sources or requested actions from the board.

The meeting record shows county staff in attendance, including County Administrator Will Hagy and County Attorney Kalli Jackson. The dinner meeting began at 5:00 p.m. and was adjourned by Chair Donati at approximately 5:45 p.m. A recorded vote appears in the minutes listing William A. Donati Jr., Steve W. McClung, Robert W. Powers, Mark A. Kinney and Barbara Brown each marked "aye"; the motion text associated with that recorded vote is not specified in the transcript.

Because the transcript provides only a high-level description of the library presentation, the public record here does not identify program names, budget figures, proposed timelines, or any formal actions or directives taken by the board in response. Public library patrons or other members of the public seeking additional detail should contact the Powhatan County Public Library or the county administrator's office for full minutes or supporting materials.