Charlotte County Administrator Dan Witt Honored for 34 Years of Local Government Service
Front Row – Dan Witt (Retiring Charlotte County Administrator). Second Row (L-R) – Melody Foster (Retired Executive Director CRC), Christin Jackson (Executive Director CRC), Becky Carter (Retired Buckingham County Administrator), Monica Elder (Charlotte County Deputy County Administrator), Tracy Gee (Lunenburg County Administrator), Doug Stanley (Prince Edward County Administrator), Third Row (L-R) – Alex McCoy (Executive Director […]
Joint Subcommittee Considers Consolidating Virginia Elections into Federal Cycle
A study group created by legislation in the 2025 General Assembly session and directed to examine the implications of moving some or all elections in Virginia to even-numbered years held its first two meetings on July 22 and July 24, respectively. The Joint Subcommittee to Study the Consolidation and Scheduling of General Elections will conduct […]
JLARC Presents VRS Oversight Report
As part of their July 14th meeting, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) presented an oversight report of the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) as required by the Code of Virginia. The health and well-being of VRS is important to local governments as it administers retirement programs and other benefit programs for state and […]
Visit Stafford County and the Stafford County Historic Courthouse
Location: 1300 Courthouse Road / Jefferson Davis HighwayBuilt: 1922 – 1923Style: Greek RevivalArchitect: Philip N SternContractor: Walter Snelling Description: The building faces east and is a two story red colored brick structure. The building forms part of the courthouse complex located on landscaped grounds in the center of Stafford. The east front has a large […]
Medicaid Changes on the Agenda for General Assembly Committees
Three legislative bodies – the Joint Subcommittee on Health and Human Resources Oversight, the House Health and Human Services Committee, and the Joint Commission on Health Care — recently received updates from the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) on the Medicaid provisions in the recently-enacted federal reconciliation bill and their implications for Virginia. The […]
VACo Region 7 Meeting Held in Beautiful King George County
VACo held its fifth Regional Meeting of the year on June 16 in King George County. Counties across VACo Region 7, as well as elected state and federal officials from around the region, were invited to participate in the discussion. VACo was pleased to be joined by Delegate Paul Milde and staff from the offices […]
Agenda Takes Shape as Three Candidates for Statewide Elections Confirmed for County Officials’ Summit
We have received confirmation from Attorney General Jason Miyares, Senator Ghazala Hashmi, and Broadcaster John Reid to speak at the County Officials’ Summit on Thursday, August 14 at the Omni Richmond Hotel. Click here to view the agenda. We have also extended invitation to the other candidates for statewide office. Also important that day are […]
VACo Receives a Record 155 Submissions for the Achievement Awards Program
Thank you to all the counties that entered the 2025 Achievement Awards Program. VACo received a record 155 entries, which broke last year’s record of 145 submissions. The judges for this year’s event are Charles Hartgrove, ICMA-CM, Managing Director of the Virginia Institute of Government; Dr. Sheryl Bailey, Visiting Professor of Practice at Virginia Tech, […]
Congratulations to Karie Walker, CAE for earning her Certified Association Executive designation!
Congratulations to the following members who recently earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation: Leslie Frazier | Virginia REALTORS Jennifer Haire | National Center for State Courts John Newby | Virginia Biotechnology Association Erin Schrad| Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police & Foundation Karie Walker | Virginia Association of Counties Their success reflects the value of VSAE’s peer-driven […]
Revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement Released for Public Comment
In December 2024, the Chesapeake Executive Council directed the Principals’ Staff Committee to revise the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement and propose a simplified and streamlined structure and process for the Chesapeake Bay Program. While the structure and process revisions are ongoing, the multi-jurisdictional partnership has evaluated the 2014 Watershed Agreement’s current goals and outcomes […]
Visit Spotsylvania County and the Spotsylvania County Historic Courthouse
In 1722, the court system of Spotsylvania was first established at Germanna, a community that was built with the help of Alexander Spotswood, the namesake of Spotsylvania County. In 1732, the court system was moved to Fredericksburg (which was a part of Spotsylvania County at the time); to the “old Courthouse” in 1778; and to […]
VACo Tours Juvenile Detention Centers in Northern Virginia as Part of Further Discussions of Efficiency in the Juvenile Justice System
VACo was recently invited to participate in workgroup discussions regarding the state’s system of juvenile detention centers, an effort convened by Senator Dave Marsden that kicked off on June 30 with tours of the Fairfax County Juvenile Detention Center and the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center, which serves Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, and […]
Commonwealth Transportation Fund (CTF) Fiscal Years 2026-2031 Six Year Financial Plan Overview
At the June 24 meeting of the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) the board was given an update of the Commonwealth Transportation Fund (CTF) Six-Year Financial Plan (SYFP). At the same meeting, the CTB was presented with the FY 2025 budgets for the CTF and various transportation agencies. On June 24, 2025, the Commonwealth Transportation Board […]
Inaugural Virginia Locally Administered Projects (LAP) Awards Competition
The Virginia Department of Transportation’s Local Assistance Division recently unveiled its first Virginia Locally Administered Projects (LAP) Awards Competition. The program seeks to celebrate the outstanding achievements and innovative projects undertaken by local governments across Virginia. This your chance to showcase your hard work and be recognized for your dedication to improving transportation in your […]
Visit Southampton County and the Southampton County Historic Courthouse
Location: 22350 Main Street / Court StreetBuilt: 1834 – 1835Style: Roman RevivalArchitect: Jeremiah Cobb and Clements RochelleContractor: Jeremiah Cobb and Clements Rochelle Description: The building faces east and is a two story red colored brick structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of Courtland. The east front has a large porch […]
Money Committees Receive Positive Report on State Revenues; Potential Federal Cost Shifts Loom
The House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees met on June 16 and 18, respectively; both meetings featured a relatively positive report on FY 2025 state revenues from Secretary of Finance Stephen Cummings, as well as updates on proposals at the federal level that could require the state to assume substantial new costs. Secretary […]