Opioid abatement authority update
Virginia counties are beginning to receive distributions from settlements in litigation resulting from the opioid crisis. Tony McDowell, Executive Director of the Opioid Abatement Authority, met with VACo staff earlier this month to provide an update on the Authority’s plan for distributing the state’s portion of the settlement dollars. Below is an overview provided by […]
Money Committees Receive Reports on August Revenues and Use of Federal Relief Funds
The House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees met on September 13 and September 14, respectively, to receive briefings on state revenues as well as other updates. Secretary of Finance Stephen E. Cummings provided positive news to committee members, although he cautioned that economic signals are difficult to interpret, with continued high levels of […]
Virginia Retirement System Board of Trustees Meets, Hears Economic Forecast and Comparison to Similar Retirement Systems
As part of their September 22nd meeting, the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Board of Trustees received the report of the Chief Investment Officer (CIO), Ronald Schmitz which included a performance summary of the various asset classes managed by VRS as well as an overview of economic indicators, among other business. The good news is that […]
DRPT Completes Virginia Transit Equity and Modernization Study
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation concluded the Transit Equity and Modernization Study, and it looks forward to sharing the findings. The 2021 General Assembly passed House Joint Resolution 542 directing DRPT to conduct a needs assessment that focuses on the modernization of transit in Virginia and engagement opportunities for underserved and underrepresented […]
Webinar Invitation: VAcorp Cyber Liability Coverage – October 6 at 10am
Cyber threats continue to evolve, with no organization immune to cybercrime. In celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, VAcorp is hosting a live Cyber Liability Coverage webinar on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 10am. This one-hour training program offers a basic introduction to the world of cyber liability coverage while focusing on the practical steps you can […]
Sue Klaczynski
Director of Finance
Counties Learn From Each Other as VACo Visits Fairfax County’s Diversion Programs
Fairfax County Chairman Jeff McKay, Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey A. Kincaid, and VACo President Meg Bohmke, as well as representatives from Arlington County, the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board, the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office, and VACo visited with participants in the Striving to Achieve Recovery program. More details about […]
Regions 12 and 13 Discuss Economic Development, School Funding, and More in Russell County
Regions 12 and 13 Discuss Economic Development, School Funding, and More in Russell County County representatives from VACo’s Regions 12 and 13 gathered in Russell County on August 23 to discuss legislative and funding priorities and to share successes and challenges. Russell County Chairperson Lou Wallace extended a warm welcome to attendees, among whom were […]
Visit Buckingham County and the Buckingham County Courthouse
Location: 13061 W James Anderson Highway / Courthouse Road Built: 1873 Style: Greek Revival Architect: Thomas Jefferson Contractor: Buckingham Courthouse Committee Description The building faces south and is a two story red colored brick and wood structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of Buckingham with a one story Clerk’s Office […]
Nationwide Webinar on Indexed Principal Protection plan
Introducing a New Associate Member – ThunderCat Technology
VML/VACo Finance FY2023 Virginia Local Government Investment Conference
Visit Alleghany County and the Falling Springs Falls
Falling Spring Falls is a breathtaking 80’ waterfall that is one of the most visited and photographed spots in the Alleghany Highlands.
Speakers, sponsors, and VACo members make the County Officials’ Summit a Success
You know an event is a success when the speakers stay the entire time to engage with attendees and to learn from other presenters.
IN MEMORIAM: James D. Campbell | VACo Executive Director (1990-2016)
James D. Campbell VACo Executive Director (1990-2016) It was Dean Lynch who made the announcement last week at the VACo County Officials’ Summit. Nearly 200 local and state leaders were in a Hotel Roanoke conference room when Dean asked for a moment of silence for Jim Campbell, who had passed away earlier that morning. It […]
Visit Buchanan County and the Buchanan County Courthouse
Location: 1012 Walnut Street / Main Street Built: 1905 – 1906 Style: Renaissance Revival Architect: Frank Pierce Milburn of Washington, DC Contractor: Frank Pierce Milburn & Company Description The building faces west and is a three story stone gray colored course sandstone structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of Tazewell. […]