Financial Facts
The IRS issued proposed regulations (REG-105004-16) permitting employers to use truncated social security or other taxpayer id numbers on the copy of Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, furnished to the employee. The use would be voluntary, and would show the last four digits with the preceding replaced by asterisks or Xs. The proposed rules […]
VML APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Virginia Municipal League (VML) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Gowdy as Executive Director. Gowdy has been serving as Acting Executive Director and General Counsel. “The Executive Committee voted unanimously to name Michelle our next Executive Director,” said Dr. Patricia Woodbury, VML President and Newport News Councilwoman. “Michelle has been a successful local government […]
VACo Welcomes Angela Inglett
The Virginia Association of Counties is pleased to announce the hiring of Angela Inglett as Director of Program Development. Inglett will join the VACo Team on January 3. She previously served as Legislative Assistant in U.S. Congressman Bob Goodlatte’s Office (VA-06). “We anticipate Angela filling a vital dual role with the Association,” VACo Executive Director […]
VACo Welcomes Khaki LaRiviere
The Virginia Association of Counties is pleased to announce that Kathleen L. “Khaki” LaRiviere will join the team on January 3 as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs. LaRiviere comes to VACo after serving as Policy Advisor to Governor Terry McAuliffe. “Khaki brings state experience in policy development, which will further bolster our Legislative Team’s effectiveness,” VACo […]
Virginia Improves Ranking on Forbes.com “Best States for Business” List
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced on November 28 that Virginia was ranked fifth on Forbes.com’s 2017 “Best States for Business” list, an improvement over its rankings in 2015 (when it ranked seventh) and 2016 (when it ranked sixth). Forbes.com rates states in six categories to establish the overall ranking: business costs, labor supply, regulatory environment, economic […]
Visit Augusta County and Humpback Rock
Humpback Rock is a massive greenstone outcrop near the peak of Humpback Mountain with a summit elevation of 3,080 feet (940 m). The rock is so named for the visual effect of a “hump” it creates on the western face of the mountain. Humpback Rock, along with a well maintained trail and visitors’ center, is […]
VACo Associate Member SPOTLIGHT – AquaLaw
Joint Subcommittee for HHR Oversight Discusses CSA Private Day Placements; Mary Biggs Offers Testimony on Behalf of Local Governments
The Joint Subcommittee for Health and Human Resources Oversight received briefings on November 29 on the issue of private special education day placements funded through the Children’s Services Act (CSA). This meeting was a continuation of discussions on this topic that have been underway for the last several years; most recently, staff to the House […]
VDOE Releases 2018-2020 Local Composite Index
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has released its biennial update of the Composite Index of Local Ability-to-Pay. Calculated using a locality’s true value of real property, adjusted gross income, and taxable retail sales, this index, also referred to as the Local Composite Index or LCI, determines a school division’s ability to pay educational costs […]
Chamber of Commerce releases updated business plan
At its 8th annual Virginia Economic Summit on December 1, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce released an update of its 2013 Blueprint Virginia plan. The update, Blueprint Virginia 2025, was developed over the last year with more than 6,000 responses to an electronic survey and numerous regional briefings. The plan makes targeted recommendations in the […]
ALLISON MAYS
Washington County Board of Supervisors Q1. You’re a Washington County native and you’ve worked in a variety of fields – in financial planning, in the arts, and in the nonprofit health care sphere. What made you decide to run for office? How does your background influence your service on the Board of Supervisors? Allison Mays: I […]
VACo Releases 2018 Legislative Program
After months of steering committee meetings, lively debate and participation through the association’s legislative process, VACo adopted its 2018 Legislative Program. The Legislative Program is organized according to VACo’s Steering Committees. VACo membership identified “Increased Education Funding” as the overarching legislative priority for the 2018 General Assembly Session. VACo’s overarching legislative priority is: To assure […]
Visit Rockbridge County and the Irish Creek Valley Overlook
2018 VACo County Supervisors’ Forum
March 23-24, 2018 Registration Form | Preliminary Agenda | Register Online | Book Online Omni Richmond Hotel The County Supervisors’ Forum helps supervisors concentrate on critical issues facing counties today: intergovernmental relations, financial responsibilities, schools, economic development, transportation, environmental protection, communications, legal issues and more. An overview of county government and the work of county […]
2017 VACo Annual Conference Thank You
Thank you for making the VACo 83rd Annual Conference a success! The Theme “Communications | Engagement | Knowledge | Success” was felt throughout the 2.5 days. Thank you to 2017 Conference Planning Committee Chair, Bob Thomas, Stafford County Supervisor, and all of the committee members for their guidance, ideas and attention to detail. Check out […]
Loudoun County Chair Phyllis J. Randall Speaks at Congressional Briefing on Opioid Epidemic
Loudoun County Chair and VACo Board of Directors member Phyllis J. Randall spoke November 13 at a Congressional briefing organized by the National Association of City and County Health Officials, the National Association of Counties, and the U. S. Conference of Mayors. The event, “Tackling the Opioid Epidemic and its Hidden Casualties: Local Health Departments […]