VACo supports bill for repair of dams
On May 17 VACo sent letters to Senators Mark R. Warner and Timothy Kaine expressing support for S. 2835, a bill introduced by Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed that authorizes $600 million over the next 10 years for the repair of high hazard dams. In Virginia, there are 96 dams owned by local governments that are […]
Visit Page County and Little Stony Man Cliffs
Stony Man Trailhead is located in the Central District at mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive. Here you will find the beginning of the Stony Man Trail hike and the Passamaquoddy Loop hike. Passamaquoddy Trail meanders under Stony Man Cliffs, past alluring geology and, in winter, amazing drapery-like ice formations. George Pollock had the trail built […]
JEFFERSON CUP AWARD
Former Fairfax County Supervisor Gerry Hyland was the 2015 recipient of the Jefferson Cup. He’s pictured with fellow Fairfax County Supervisors and VACo Board of Directors members. VACo seeks nominations for this year’s Jefferson Cup Award to be presented at the November 13-15 Annual Conference. The deadline for nominations is August 15. Please submit nominations […]
Penny Gross shares her experience at the VACo Quarterly Board Meeting
A couple of weeks ago, Fairfax County Supervisor and VACo Immediate Past President Penny Gross attended the association’s quarterly Board Meeting in Isle of Wight County. Gross was one of several dozen Board Members to visit the area – a long standing tradition to flock to the home of the current president. VACo President Judy […]
Caroline County Request for Proposal
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Caroline County Board of Supervisors is seeking proposals from qualified firms for Financial Advisory Services. The purpose of the Request for Proposal is to obtain the services to assist the County with general financial advising for the County’s strategic use in decision making. Initial financial work may include examination of the […]
Tech Talk
Public WIFI Does your organization offer WIFI to its visitors? If so, how is it managed and secured? Offering WIFI to your visitors has become a common practice in today’s world of social media updates, working from anywhere and basically being in constant contact with the world. Public and presumably free WIFI to your […]
May 2 County Connections
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General Assembly approves budget amendment on Local Fines and Fees
The General Assembly reconvened on April 20 to consider Governor Terry McAuliffe’s budget amendment package to adjust HB 30 for FY 2017-2018. Out of the Governor’s 30 budget amendments, the General Assembly approved 16.
VACo Region 5 Legislative Meeting
Join us on May 24 – Region 5 – Nelson County AGENDA VACo Members – We are excited to bring the first 2016 VACo Regional Legislative Meeting to VACo Region 5. Regional representatives are invited to attend and should have received an informational email. This is an opportunity for county elected officials to share local […]
VACo 2016 Annual Conference Update
It feels as if we just left the very successful 2015 annual meeting, but believe it or not we’re already working on the 2016 event. VACo’s 82nd Annual Conference will be held November 13-15 at The Omni Homestead in Bath County. The Annual Conference provides county officials with the opportunity to participate in education sessions, […]
Louisa County Request for Proposal
LOUISA COUNTY BROADBAND AUTHORITY’S RFP FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WIRELESS NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE AND ONGOING NETWORK OPERATIONS The Louisa County Broadband Authority is pleased to announce the solicitation via Request for Proposals (RFP) of engineering and ongoing operations for broadband infrastructure in Louisa County. The proposed project will consist of ten towers up to 199’ high, […]
VACo Meetings and Events Tips and Tricks: Associate Members get in front of the crowd
VACo will host several regional meetings this summer, as well as our annual County Officials Summit August 18-19. Get in front of the crowd to tell County Officials about your business or organization by sponsoring one or more of these events. Check out our County Officials Summit and Regional Meetings pages for more information and […]
Financial Facts
On April 11, GASB issued financial reporting guidance designed to address practice issues raised during implementation of the board’s new pension accounting standards for state and local governments. The guidance in GASB Statement No. 82, Pension Issues, addressed practice issues related to the following GASB statements: No. 67, Financial Reporting for Pension Plans No. 68, […]
Penny Gross keynote speaker at Environmental Finance Forum
According to VACo’s Immediate Past President, Penny Gross, restoration of the Chesapeake Bay will require “implementation over multiple decades, with local governments in lead roles. There is no ‘one size fits all,’ but local governments will require robust and reliable financial assistance from state and federal sources.” Gross made these comments as a keynote speaker […]
Visit Alleghany County and the Falling Springs Falls
Falling Spring Falls is a breathtaking 80-foot waterfall that is one of the most visited and photographed spots in the Alleghany Highlands. The scenic waterfall is located on Route 220 in Alleghany County, just five miles north of Covington, Virginia. The property has had extensive renovations to the overlook and grounds, including a picnic area, […]
Local Government Attorneys Honor Bernadette Peele
Bernadette Peele (center), Prince William Assistant County Attorney, received the Local Government Attorneys of Virginia, Inc. Cherin Award for Outstanding Deputy or Assistant Local Government Attorney. Pictured with Peele are her husband and members of the Prince William County Attorney’s Office. From left to right, Michelle Robl, County Attorney; Chanel Hall, Chris Peele, Rob Skoff, […]