Community Project Funding
Rep. John McGuire (VA-05)
Community Project Funding
Submissions FY2027
Nottoway County Public Safety P25 Radio Communications
Committee: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Recipient: Nottoway County Sheriff's Department
Address: 266 W. Courthouse Road, Crewe, VA 23930
Amount: $1,673,005.00
Justification: The funding would be used to purchase a new radio communications system for local law enforcement. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the new communications system will serve a rural county, enhance interoperability with five neighboring counties and the Town of Farmville, and provide reliable public-safety-grade service for the next 20 years.
Powhatan County Emergency Communications Equipment
Subcommittee: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Recipient: Powhatan County Sheriff's Office
Address: 3880 Old Buckingham Road, Suite A, Powhatan, VA 23139
Amount: $1,600,000.00
Justification: The funding would be used to purchase critical emergency communications equipment, including transmitters and related radio system components. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will serve a rural county, boosting law enforcement response times and communication capabilities.
Mecklenburg County Public Safety Building Technology and Equipment
Subcommittee: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Recipient: Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office
Address: 911 Madison Street, Boydton, VA 23917
Amount: $1,640,432.00
Justification: The funding would be used to purchase new equipment for the public safety building. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will serve a rural county, enhance the safety of its citizens, and better equip law enforcement when responding to calls for service.
Mobile Command Center for Hanover County, Virginia
Subcommittee: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Recipient: Hanover County Sheriff's Office
Address: 7522 County Complex Rd, Hanover, VA 23069
Amount: $1,796,339.00
Justification: The funding would be used to purchase a modern Mobile Command Center (MCC) to replace the agency’s existing mobile command vehicle that has been in service since 2003. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will enhance the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office’s ability to respond to emergencies and protect the residents it serves.
National Criminal Justice Command College
Subcommittee: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Recipient: University of Virginia
Address: 1827 University Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Amount: $1,000,000.00
Justification: The funding would be used to expand and administer the National Criminal Justice Command College and related executive education programs that strengthen leadership capacity across public safety agencies. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it strengthens Virginia’s public safety workforce and leadership, supports Virginia State Police and local agencies, and enhances public safety across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Nottoway County Sheriff’s Office Relocation
Committee: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration
Recipient: Nottoway County Sheriff's Department
Address: 266 W. Courthouse Road, Crewe, VA 23930
Amount: $2,652,620
Justification: The funding would be used to renovate and expand a County-owned facility to create a consolidated, purpose-built Sheriff’s Office. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will modernize the Sheriff’s Office to address critical operational and facility deficiencies that currently limit the County’s ability to provide reliable, 24/7 public safety services.
Replacement Fire Engine for Louisa County
Committee: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration
Recipient: Louisa County Department of Fire & EMS
Address: 105 Woolfolk Avenue, Louisa, Virginia 23093
Amount: $959,000
Justification: The funding would be used to purchase a new fire engine to service a 514-square-mile area. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will replace a 15-year-old frontline fire engine to improve reliability for the public, enhance firefighter safety, and ensure the department can continue providing efficient fire suppression and emergency services throughout the county.
Advanced Metering Infrastructure and Water Meter Replacement
Committee: Interior and Environment
Recipient: Town of Crewe
Address: 125 E. Carolina Ave, Crewe, Virginia 23930
Amount: $1,040,000
Justification: The funding would be used to implement an Advanced Metering Infrastructure system by updating the current manually read water meters across its public water system. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will serve a rural community, help residents address water leaks sooner, reduce the cost of water and sewer bills that disproportionately burden low-income households, and support better system management.
Chase City Water and Sewer Infrastructure Improvements
Committee: Interior and Environment
Recipient: Town of Chase City
Address: 525 N. Main Street, Chase City, Virginia 23924
Amount: $1,000,000
Justification: The funding would be used to replace aged existing pipes and structures to maintain a safe water and sanitary sewage supply and discharge. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will serve a rural community by improving the capacity and resilience of the Town of Chase City’s water and sewage infrastructure.
Victoria Water Filtration Plant Sedimentation Basin Replacement
Committee: Interior and Environment
Recipient: Town of Victoria
Address: 1809 Main Street, Victoria, Virginia 23974
Amount: $500,000
Justification: The funding would be used to purchase replacement parts and reroute the raw water intake for the Town of Victoria’s water filtration plant. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will serve a rural community and ensure that safe drinking water is available to the residents of the Town of Victoria.
Albemarle County Dam Restoration
Committee: Homeland Security
Recipient: Albemarle County
Address: 401 McIntire Road, Suite 228, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Amount: $2,250,000
Justification: The funding would be used to repair and improve four Albemarle County-operated dams to comply with Virginia dam safety regulations. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will address structural instabilities and upgrade failing infrastructure, protecting downstream lives and property, and preventing a catastrophic failure. This would hopefully mitigate the need for FEMA funds in a disaster situation.
Mecklenburg County Public Safety Building
Committee: Homeland Security
Recipient: Mecklenburg County
Address: 350 Washington Street, Boydton, Virginia 23917
Amount: $1,364,449.50
Justification: The funding would be used to purchase a facility to be utilized as a consolidated base of operations for the County’s emergency service providers. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will equip the County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Communications, Emergency Services Administration, and the Magistrate’s Office with a consolidated base of operations and state-of-the-art capabilities to respond to threats and keep the rural community they serve safe.
Bluestone Solid Waste Collection Site
Committee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
Recipient: Mecklenburg County
Address: 350 Washington Street, Boydton, Virginia 23917
Amount: $1,200,000
Justification: The funding would enable the county to transition its waste collection model from individual green dumpster sites to a series of manned sites. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will enable a more orderly disposal of waste materials, thereby preventing the negative environmental impacts associated with littering and improper dumping in the county's rural areas.
Louisa County Affordable Senior and Workforce Housing
Committee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
Recipient: Louisa County
Address: 1 Woolfolk Avenue, Louisa, Virginia 23093
Amount: $1,250,000
Justification: The funding would be used to construct one- and two-bedroom affordable housing units for seniors and essential workers. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will create a pathway from renting to homeownership for low-income seniors and first-time homebuyers, including individuals, couples, and small families, working as first responders, teachers, and critical service workers.
Aviation Development Complex Project at Danville Regional Airport (DAN)
Committee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
Recipient: Danville Regional Airport
Address: 424 Airport Drive, Danville, Virginia 24540
Amount: $983,739.25
Justification: This funding would be used to construct an 80 x 80 foot multi-use hangar and the installation of utility connections at Danville Regional Airport. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will serve as a practical training environment to address critical workforce shortages in the aviation sector, a catalyst for aviation business development, and a foundation for future airport expansion.
Biscuit Run Park Access Improvements
Committee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
Recipient: Albemarle County
Address: 401 McIntire Road, Suite 228, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Amount: $3,508,000
Justification: This funding would be used to construct a pedestrian bridge, trailhead parking, and ADA-accessible pathways. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will connect Albemarle County residents, especially those from underserved communities, to trails, educational opportunities, and outdoor recreation.
Brookhill River Park Access Point
Committee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
Recipient: Albemarle County
Address: 401 McIntire Road, Suite 228, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Amount: $1,082,400
Justification: This funding would be used to transform an unimproved river access point into a safe, accessible public park on the South Fork Rivanna River. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide increased recreational access to the Rivanna River, support tourism, and improve river safety for the broader region.
Virginia University of Lynchburg Historic Buildings Renovation
Committee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
Recipient: Virginia University of Lynchburg
Address: 2058 Garfield Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia 24501
Amount: $2,000,000
Justification: This funding would be used to support the preservation and rehabilitation of historic buildings on the Virginia University of Lynchburg campus. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would prevent further deterioration of aging historic facilities while improving safety, accessibility, and learning environments for students.
Allan C. Perkinson Potable Water Reconstruction and Fire Suppression
Committee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
Recipient: Town of Blackstone
Address: 100 W. Elm Street, Blackstone, Virginia 23824
Amount: $1,632,713
Justification: This funding would be used to redevelop the potable waterline serving the Allan C. Perkinson Airport and Industrial Park and the Virginia Army National Guard base at Fort Pickett. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and preclude a 12% increase in water and sewage rates for the Blackstone, VA community.