VACo earns LEED Gold certification
Dec. 3, 2009
The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce that its headquarters located at 1207 E. Main St. in Richmond has earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification.
“We are very proud to receive the LEED Gold certification,” VACo Executive Director James D. Campbell said. “When we started the renovation and preservation project at 1207 E. Main St., we wanted to accomplish several objectives—restore history, conform to environmental standards and create a modern office environment. This certification supports our belief that we surpassed each of our objectives.”
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VACo recognizes winners of the Go Green program
Nov. 20, 2009
In 2009, VACo launched its participation in an initiative started by the Virginia Municipal League in 2007 called “Go Green Virginia.”
At the root of the initiative is a friendly competition called the “Green Government Challenge.” Local governments submit a scorecard that is designed to encourage implementation of practical actions that make more efficient use of energy and reduce carbon emissions.
To attain “Green Government” status, a county needs to score a minimum of 100 points. Counties can receive a silver, gold or platinum certification for reaching different scoring levels.
The VACo/VML program also provides an opportunity to win cash awards of $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000 respectively. Certified counties ranking first, second and third within their assigned population brackets are eligible. These cash awards are sponsored through the generosity of Moseley Architects and Trane.
Bob Mills, President of Mosley Architects and Larry Cummings, Direct Sales and Solutions Manager for Trane presented the awards to the recipients.
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VACo names Bradshaw president
Nov. 11, 2009
The membership of the Virginia Association of Counties elected Isle of Wight County Supervisor Phillip A. Bradshaw as the 2009-2010 president during VACo's 75th Annual Conference in Bath County.
Bradshaw and other newly elected officers started their terms at the association's Annual Business Meeting on Nov. 10.
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Six local officials complete Virginia Certified County Supervisor program
(Pictured from left to right:
Carl Schmitt, Greene County; Ann H. Mallek, Albemarle County; Bernard L. Jones, Sr., Brunswick County; Deborah B. Coats, Hanover County; Willie L. Gentry, Jr., Louisa County. Not pictured: Robert H. Conner, Brunswick County.)
Nov. 11, 2009
Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Association of Counties recognized the third class of County Supervisor Certification Program graduates during the VACo Annual Conference in Bath County.
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VACo releases 2009 Gubernatorial Spotlight videos
Aug. 24, 2009
Side-by-side, that’s how you will see the 2009 Virginia Gubernatorial candidates today on the Virginia Association of Counties’ Web site, www.vaco.org.
VACo, in association with Dominion Virginia Power, has produced candid Q&A videos of candidates Bob McDonnell and Creigh Deeds titled “2009 Gubernatorial Spotlight.”
Lisa Schaffner, director of public relations and marketing at United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS), interviewed the candidates and questioned them about jobs, education, transportation and public safety. The candidates also revealed some unique aspects of their life and family.
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Virginia Counties Recognized for Model Programs
July 27, 2009
The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2009 Achievement Awards recognizing model local government programs.
VACo received 72 entries for the statewide contest. The Honorable Kate Hanley, Secretary of the Commonwealth; Tedd Povar, Associate Director of the Virginia Institute of Government; and Elmer Hodge, former Roanoke County Administrator, served as judges for this year’s statewide awards program.
Press release
Descriptions of the winning programs
Achievement Awards Book
Nearly 40 counties adopt VACo resolution
Feb. 24, 2009
From Albemarle County to Wythe County, VACo members voiced their concerns and opinions through adopted resolutions that offered specific state budget and revenue recommendations to the governor and the Virginia General Assembly.
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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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