The Henrico County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing June 9 to obtain additional input on the county’s proposed 2026 Comprehensive Plan. Of the 35 community members who addressed the board, the majority focused on the overall theme of growth and its perceived impact, especially to the Varina District in eastern Henrico. While it is important to address some of the issues raised at the public hearing and highlight relevant aspects of the plan, the intention is not to refute or diminish the concerns of Henrico residents, but rather to clarify certain facts and present a more balanced picture.