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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Henrico County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Marijuana sales tax and public-use restrictions
The commission was to discuss drafting zoning rules to implement Virginia's Cannabis Control Act and to clarify Form Based Overlay standards — rules that will shape where cannabis businesses can operate countywide.
Salary Increases for HCPS Employees
A resolution would appropriate funding for salary increases for all Henrico County Public Schools employees in the FY2026-27 budget.
Personal Property and Machinery and Tools Tax Levies
The Board was scheduled to set 2026 personal property taxes at $3.35 per $100 — flat from last year — with reduced rates for volunteer responders' vehicles and disabled veterans' vehicles.
2026 Real Estate Tax Levies
The Board was scheduled to hold a public hearing and fix the 2026 real estate tax rate. The proposed rate of $0.83 per $100 of assessed value would be unchanged from last year, meaning no rate increase for homeowners.
FY 2026-27 through FY 2035-36 Capital Improvement Program
The Commission was set to line up a public hearing on the county's ten-year capital spending plan, which shapes future roads, schools, parks, and utilities. The hearing would be March 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.