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Loudoun County Supervisor: Board Of Supervisors Budget Public Hearing - Feb 27, 2025

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🕒 00:11:41 Loudon County Board of Supervisors Budget Public Hearing: The board held a public hearing on the FY26 budget proposal.
🕒 00:12:37 Proposed Tax Rates: Discussion on proposed tax rates for real and personal property taxes for the tax year 2025.
🕒 00:15:41 Nonprofit Organization Testimonies: Representatives from various nonprofit organizations, including Cornerstone, LAWS, and Loudon Hunger Relief, shared their concerns and requests regarding the budget.

🗣️ "Without additional investments and reserves to support homeless programs, rental assistance, core human services that are almost at our doorstep, the burden is going to fall on nonprofits and other community organizations without the resources to meet that growing need." – Carrie Wilson, Cornerstone
🗣️ "Prevention works. By investing in education and early intervention and strong partnerships, LAWS is changing norms, reducing risk factors, and creating a community where violence is not tolerated." – Catherine Parker, LAWS

📌 Review Budget Allocation: The board will review the budget allocation for nonprofit organizations and consider increasing funding to meet growing demands.
📌 Improve Collaboration: The board aims to enhance collaboration between the county government and nonprofit organizations to better serve the community's needs.

00:11:41 - Public hearing begins
00:12:25 - Pledge of Allegiance
00:12:37 - Introduction to the public hearing on the FY26 budget proposal
00:13:03 - Explanation of the public hearing process
00:14:01 - Testimony from Carrie Wilson, Cornerstone
00:18:01 - Testimony from Catherine Parker, LAWS
00:20:25 - Testimony from Lindsay Kearney
00:23:04 - Testimony from Eric Brownlee, State Probation Office
00:26:36 - Testimony from Tessa, Chief Program Officer for LAWS
00:30:33 - Testimony from Jennifer Montgomery, Loudon Hunger Relief
00:35:43 - Testimony from Diana Rodriguez, Community Services Director at LAWS
00:38:11 - Testimony from Nicole Acosta, President and CEO of the Community Foundation
00:40:29 - Testimony from Carol Smith, Crossroads Jobs
00:42:55 - Testimony from David Kaiser
00:44:22 - Closing remarks from Chair Randall
00:45:20 - Discussion on potential budget adjustments and collaboration with nonprofit organizations