Interested in the Virginia Grocery Investment Fund?
Across the Commonwealth, 1.7 million people, including 480,000 children, live in underserved areas or low-income communities with limited supermarket access. The Virginians living in these areas, often called “food deserts,” are unable to access fresh produce, lean meats and other nutritious food. Seeking to end this growing problem, the Closer To My Grocer coalition has […]
Dan O’Donnell named Roanoke County Administrator
The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel R. O’Donnell as Roanoke County’s next administrator. The Board voted unanimously to appoint O’Donnell following a closed session meeting Tuesday afternoon. “Dan has a wealth of knowledge about Roanoke County government,” said Board Chairwoman Martha Hooker. “I know he will […]
Visit Prince George County, VA, and the Crosspointe Centre Water Tank
Crosspointe Centre, home to Rolls Royce and CCAM, is the location of this Prince George County, VA, water tank. The purpose is to serve the industrial park area, which also includes Service Center Metals, Metal Span, Goya, Carolina Container, Perdue, and many other businesses. The 500,000 water tank was constructed in 2000 with an overflow […]
2019 VACo County Government Day In Partnership with VAPDC’s 50th Anniversary
January 31, 2019 Omni Richmond Hotel | 100 S 12th Street | Richmond, VA 23219 Omni Room Reservation Form Join us at VACo County Government Day on Thursday, January 31! This is our day to advocate on behalf of Counties at the 2019 General Assembly Session. The event kicks off with a box lunch at […]
Opportunity to comment on hardship guidelines for VDH design for septic and well services
With passage of HB 888 during the 2018 legislative session, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is making the transition to outsourcing evaluation and design services for onsite sewage systems and private wells for new construction to the private sector. VDH will continue to provide regulatory oversight of private sector providers of these services and […]
Virginia Board of Workforce Development Meeting and $5 Million Community College Career Pathways Announcement
The Virginia Board of Workforce Development held its last meeting of 2018 on November 28 at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. The Board is a business led group that acts as an advisor to the Governor and the General Assembly to provide direction and oversight to the workforce development system. These responsibilities are enabled by […]
Federal Resource Guide Available for Rural Communities Facing Substance Abuse
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and the United States Department of Agriculture recently released the Rural Resource Guide to Help Communities Address Substance Use Disorder and Opioid Misuse. The Rural Resource Guide, which was developed by the Rural Opioid Federal Interagency Working Group, provides an extensive list of potential sources of […]
2019 Finance Forum
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 | 10am Greater Richmond Convention Center | 403 N. Third Street | Richmond, VA 23219 Register | Agenda The 2019 Finance Forum provides an excellent opportunity for local elected officials and staff to be brought up to date on key finance-related issues. Recommended attendees include members of county boards of supervisors, […]
Timothy A. Reeves, Sr., Elected VACo President for 2018-2019
The membership of the Virginia Association of Counties elected Wythe County Supervisor Timothy A. Reeves, Sr., as 2018-2019 President during VACo’s 84th Annual Conference in Bath County. Reeves and other newly elected officers started their terms at VACo’s Annual Business Meeting on November 13. Reeves succeeds King and Queen County Supervisor Sherrin C. Alsop and […]
VACo County Pulse Podcast – Transition to “Next Generation” NG9-1-1 with VITA’s Steve Marzolf
Link to the Transition to “Next Generation” NG9-1-1 with VITA’s Steve Marzolf Podcast Steve Marzolf, VITA’s Integrated Services Program Director, explains the Commonwealth’s plan to assist local governments with the migration to Next Generation NG9-1-1 technology. This podcast includes important information about the timetable and state funding available for each of the 123 Public Safety […]
Visit Henrico County and the Cox Road Water Tank
FAST FACTS Two million gallons of water capacity Elevated steel tank Constructed in 1988 High water level of 430 feet above sea level Top of tank 453 feet above sea level 164 feet tall Tank is 100 feet in diameter
Body-Worn Camera Workgroup Prepares Recommendations
A workgroup convened by the Compensation Board to review the issue of body-worn cameras and their effect on the workloads of Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ offices has concluded its meetings and the final report is in the process of drafting and approval. As reported in a recent County Connections article, the creation of this workgroup was directed […]
Transition to “Next Generation” NG9-1-1 will increase operating costs for counties
As Virginia migrates from analog to digital technology for 9-1-1 service calls, each locally-administered emergency call center will need to complete certain infrastructure upgrades. While the state is paying the capital costs for replacement and upgrades (including connectivity upgrades such as installation of fiber), it is expected that most of the 123 Public Safety Answering […]
VACo Recognizes Graduates of the Virginia Certified County Supervisors’ Program
The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) and the Virginia Cooperative Extension recognized the 13th graduating class of the Virginia Certified County Supervisors’ Program on November 13 during VACo’s 84th Annual Conference in Bath County. The Virginia Certified County Supervisors’ Program is a partnership between the Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech and VACo to provide training […]
VACo Recognizes Winners of Go Green Program
The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 Go Green Awards, a program designed to encourage implementation of specific environmental policies and practical actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and save local governments money. The winning counties are: Albemarle County | Photo Arlington County | Photo Chesterfield County […]
House Select Committee on School Safety Finalizes Recommendations
The House Select Committee on School Safety met on November 14 in Harrisonburg to finalize its recommendations for the upcoming 2019 General Assembly Session. Speaker Kirk Cox, who created the Select Committee earlier this year, offered a set of recommendations as a priority list for the Committee’s endorsement; these recommendations were culled from a longer […]