Press Releases 2008 Archives
The Virginia Association of Counties strives to keep its members informed in the most timely manner possible. VACo uses a variety of media to fulfill its communication goals. This Web page archives all our press releases from 2008.
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2008 Press Releases
Local officials complete Virginia Certified County Supervisor Program
Nov. 13, 2008
Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) recognized the third class of County Supervisor Certification Program graduates during the VACo Annual Conference in Bath County.
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VACo Names Hart President
Nov. 12, 2008
The membership of the Virginia Association of Counties elected Accomack County Supervisor Donald L. Hart, Jr., as 2008-2009 president during VACo’s 74th Annual Conference in Bath County. Hart and other newly elected officers started their terms at the association’s Annual Business Meeting on Nov. 11.
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Virginia Counties Recognized for Model Programs
Aug. 1, 2008
The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2008 Achievement Awards recognizing model local government programs.
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IT’S NOT ABOUT THE BIENNIUM. IT’S ABOUT THE FUTURE, HOUSE CUTS K-12 FUNDING
March 4, 2008
VACo was part of an eight-organization coalition that held a press conference today, supporting full funding of Virginia’s Standards of Quality and speaking out against provisions in the 2009-2010 House budget. The provisions would cause localities to raise taxes in future years, the coalition announced. John E. Gordon, Jr., vice chairman of Hanover County, represented VACo at the press conference.
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