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VACo/VML Pooled OPEB Trust Elects Trustees at FY2021 Annual Meeting
Meghan Coates, Director of Finance for Henrico County, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the VACo/VML Pooled OPEB Trust by participants. At the same meeting, participants of the Pooled OPEB Trust reelected Jeffrey Weiler, Executive Director of Fairfax County Retirement Systems, and H. Roger Zurn, Jr., Treasurer of Loudon County. Trustees serve […]
VACo Associate Member – How Zencity can help you manage severe weather
Jeffrey C. McKay Elected VACo President for 2020-2021
RICHMOND (November 12, 2020)— The membership of the Virginia Association of Counties elected Fairfax County Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay as 2020-2021 President during VACo’s 86th Annual Conference, which was held virtually. McKay and other newly elected officers started their terms at VACo’s Annual Business Meeting on November 11. McKay succeeds Nottoway County Supervisor Stephen W. […]
Power On With Us at the 2020 VACo Annual Conference
Cigarette Tax Work Group Issues Final Report; VACo Holds Workshop on Implementation
Legislation enacted in 2020 that authorizes all counties to impose cigarette taxes at a rate of up to 40 cents per pack, beginning July 1, 2021, directed the formation of a workgroup by the Department of Taxation to examine modernizing the process of cigarette tax collection. Representatives of the Virginia Wholesalers and Distributors Association (VWDA) […]
Virginia Commission on Youth Accepting Public Comment on Draft Recommendations
The Virginia Commission on Youth is concluding two studies and seeking public comment on proposed recommendations. The first study examined the potential benefits and drawbacks of establishing guardianship of a minor by court petition as a legal arrangement that could assist in supporting relatives or other caregivers in providing care for children who otherwise may […]
Visit Fauquier County and the Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail
The Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail, formerly the Fauquier County Jail, is now the home of the Fauquier Historical Society. Built in 1808, the front portion of the jail contained four cells, each of which was approved to house 40 prisoners. In 1823, a new stone jail complete with hanging / exercise yard, […]
Enterprise Fleet Management leases new cars to police department
By Nate Delesline III | The Smithfield Times Story reprinted with permission from The Smithfield Times Over the next five years, the Smithfield Police Department’s vehicle fleet will shift from mostly owned to mostly leased through Enterprise Fleet Management under a plan approved by Town Council at its October 6 meeting. Discussions about updating the […]
Guide to Local Redistricting for 2021 Released
The Virginia Division of Legislative Services has released its Guide to Local Redistricting for 2021, a publication that provides an overview of the laws governing redistricting at the local and state level. The Division of Legislative Services has historically produced the Guide prior to each redistricting cycle as a resource for local officials. The 2021 […]
Local Government Attorneys recognize Ad Hoc Committee on Covid-19
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION HONORS MEMBERS
The Local Government Attorneys of Virginia, Inc. (LGA), held a virtual fall conference October 15 and 16. During the conference, LGA awarded its two highest honors, the Finnegan and Cherin awards, and recognized the contributions of Walter C. Erwin, III and its COVID-19 ad hoc committee. 2020 EDWARD J. FINNEGAN AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE LGA […]
Applications for the 2021 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards are now being accepted
Apply to have your project or program recognized at the highest level in the Commonwealth. The Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards recognize successful and innovative efforts that improve Virginia’s environment. The awards program is run annually by DEQ in partnership with the Department of Conservation and Recreation. There are four broad categories of awards: Sustainability Environmental Project Land […]
Budget Compromise Reached
Budget negotiators released a compromise proposal on Wednesday, October 14, and both chambers are expected to agree to the budget conference report on Friday, October 16. The conference report recognizes approximately $280 million in savings and revenue adjustments and includes approximately $240 million in net new spending above the budget as introduced in August, much […]
VACo Presents Achievement Awards at Board of Supervisors Meetings
Augusta County Augusta County Chairman Gerald Garber (right) and Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Caleb Kramer (left) celebrated with VACo’s Joe Lerch Botetourt County VACo’s Chris McDonald presented Botetourt County with two Achievement Awards. Botetourt County Director of Community Development Nicole Pendleton receives the Housing Strategy award. Botetourt County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman Dr. Mac Scothorn […]