JLARC to Study Department of Elections and Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations
Every year, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) conducts several in-depth studies in furtherance of their mission to provide “policy analysis, program evaluation, and oversight of state agencies on behalf of the Virginia General Assembly.” On July 10, 2017, the JLARC Study Topic Subcommittee met in Richmond to discuss and vote upon new […]
VACo Associate Members SPOTLIGHT – Zelos LLC
VACo Hits the Road
The Regional Meetings season is in full swing as VACo staff traveled to Louisa County for the Region 7 Meeting on June 22 and Washington County for the Regions 12-13 Meeting on June 29. Both meetings were well attended with more than 100 County Leaders and Staff participating in the robust conversations. VACo staff has […]
Visit Rockbridge County and Natural Bridge State Park
Home of Mother Nature’s enormous and breathtaking rock bridge of Rockbridge County, Natural Bridge sits in the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley flanked by the Blue Ridge mountains. For years, Natural Bridge was a mountain retreat, drawing visitors from all over to view the awe-inspiring nature-sculpted arch that soars high above Cedar Creek. Once […]
Introducing the New Interactive Exhibit Hall Map
Preparations are well under way for another informative and fun exhibit hall experience at the 83rd VACo Annual Conference. With the new interactive exhibit hall map, you can see who is signed up so far and where they’ll be located. This is a useful tool for conference attendees to plan your visit to the exhibit […]
Mental Health Study Commission Work Groups Meet
The Joint Subcommittee to Study Mental Health Services in the Commonwealth in the 21st Century was extended until December 2019 in budget language earlier this year in order to give it more time to work on changes to the state’s behavioral health system. This year, the Joint Subcommittee is divided into two work groups, System […]
Proposed CSA Policy Regarding Audit Findings Open for Public Comment
Public comment is now being accepted on a draft policy that would prescribe consequences for findings of noncompliance by local Children’s Services Act (CSA) programs. The draft policy, which is available on the website of the Office of Children’s Services (OCS), sets out three levels of noncompliance in audit findings and proposes OCS responses for […]
News from our Associate Members – DJG
DJG is celebrating 40 years! And we couldn’t have done it without you. WE’RE SO EXCITED! We’ll be sharing facts, tidbits, and having DJG gatherings over the next several months. We’d love for you to join us on our journey down memory lane. OUR STORY… All firms have a history. Ours has been focused on collaboration […]
Virginia Board of Education to hold public hearings
The Virginia Board of Education will hold a series of public hearings in July and August to gather feedback from families, educators, and community members. Wednesday, August 9 – Virginia Beach 6:30 p.m. Location: Old Donation School Address: 4633 Honeygrove Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 Wednesday, August 23 – Mecklenburg County 6:30 p.m. Location: Park […]
Two VACo steering committees hold early meetings
VACo’s Transportation Steering Committee, chaired by Fairfax County Supervisor Jeff McKay, held an informational meeting on June 15 at the Hanover County Government Complex. The purpose of the meeting was to provide committee members with background information on key issues that could take center stage during the 2018 session of the General Assembly. Items on […]
A new offering for VACo Members from Aetna
Attention VACo Associate Members – sponsorship opportunities available
We are in the planning stages of the VACo County Officials’ Summit, which will be held on Monday, August 21, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Charlottesville. This day-long event includes a morning of education followed by an afternoon of VACo Steering Committee Meetings. We expect roughly 200 county officials to attend. We will soon […]
Don’t Miss a Special Go Green Forum on August 2!
Go Green Virginia, a partnership between VACo and the Virginia Municipal League, will present a special forum on August 2 on high-profile environmental issues that will have major impacts upon local governments in the immediate future. This year’s forum will focus on solar energy, water supply and requirements associated with the Chesapeake Bay TMDL (Total […]
Broadband, economic development, recycling and solar energy discussed at Region 4 Meeting
The 2017 round of VACo Regional Meetings kicked off on June 7 in Brunswick County, where more than 40 county officials engaged in a robust dialogue with State Senator Frank Ruff on pressing issues. The main topic centered on the availability of broadband and wireless services, and how that impacts education, economic development and the […]
Penny Gross
Fairfax County Vice Chair Q1. You spent a large part of your career working on Capitol Hill, first in the Senate and later in the House of Representatives. What led you to run for office at the local level? Penny Gross: I had the great good fortune to learn practical politics at the feet of […]
Visit Arlington County and the Netherlands Carillon
A Sign of Lasting Friendship G. L. Verheul, a Dutch government official in The Hague, first advocated for a gift to symbolize Dutch-American friendship. The concept took shape, and a fundraising campaign to cast the bells met with a generous response in the Netherlands. Queen Juliana endorsed the project, and on April 4, 1952, she […]