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Surry County announces events calendar and budget schedule; proposed budget presented April 10
Summary
Economic development staff listed spring events (Spring Fest, love-sign unveiling, Boots in Bloom, Music on the Lawn, kayak events) and county staff outlined the proposed budget calendar, including the administrator’s presentation April 10 and a tentative public hearing May 1.
Economic development staff briefed the board on upcoming community events and tourism initiatives and county staff reviewed the budget timeline for 2025–2026. Events announced included Community Spring Fest on April 5, a 'love' sign unveiling on April 22, Boots in Bloom April 26, Music on the Lawn May 2, a tourism FAM tour and an Up the Creek kayak event on May 10 (two sessions), plus a June 10 food distribution in partnership with local organizations.
County staff said the administrator’s recommended budget would be presented April 10 and that the public hearing on the proposed tax rate would also be scheduled for that meeting; staff plans to post the proposed budget April 11 and tentatively scheduled a formal public hearing for May 1 with adoption soon after. Staff also noted the county’s broadband project had received positive external recognition.
Residents and board members were encouraged to check the county website for registration and details on events; staff said more precise times and registration links would be posted online.
