The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors adopted a $629 million budget for county government operations and capital needs for fiscal-year 2025 on Wednesday.
The budget is based on a real-estate tax rate of 85.4 cents per $100 assessed value.
“This budget advances strategic needs and priorities in public safety and well-being, infrastructure, and quality of life,” said Jim Andrews, chair of the Board of Supervisors, in a statement in a press release issued by the county government on Wednesday. “I am grateful for the work of the Board and the staff, as well as for the community members who participated in the budget process to ensure revenues address the most compelling needs.”
The budget includes:
- An additional $13 million for county schools operations and construction costs of three schools over the next five years.
- Expanded staffing for North Garden Volunteer Fire Company and Berkmar Rescue.
- Additional staff for the Human Services Alternative Response Team(HART), a team that provides follow-up on emergency calls that are mental health and/or substance use related.
- Funding for one additional police officer and sheriff’s deputy.
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