VACo is proud to call Virginia American Water a Premier Partner. Watch how Virginia American Water can impact your locality. We asked VACo President Victor Angry to host since he has experienced first-hand how Virginia
VACo is proud to call Virginia American Water a Premier Partner. Watch how Virginia American Water can impact your locality. We asked VACo President Victor Angry to host since he has experienced first-hand how Virginia
Listen to the Podcast Energy Landscape of Virginia Episode 26 | Dark Sky Parks and Reducing Light Pollution We visit two dark sky certified
Visit Henrico County! Wilton House was headquarters for the Marquis de Lafayette after the Battle of Richmond in 1781. Built for William Randolph III, the
A draft of the Virginia Coastal Resilience Master Plan, Phase II is now available for review and comment. The public comment period is open from May 4-June 3. To provide comment
The first meeting of the Autonomous Driving Workgroup, of which VACo is a member, was held April 24. This meeting brought together state transportation officials,
The Legislative Summary details the actions of the 2025 General Assembly. It also includes information on legislation of interest to counties. This edition contains links
RICHMOND (May 15, 2026) – The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) thanked Governor Abigail Spanberger for vetoing HB 1263 and SB 378, legislation that would
RICHMOND (May 15, 2026)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 40 recipients of the 2026 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in
Virginia counties should be aware of an upcoming change tied to the Commonwealth’s Aid to Localities (ATL) Program for fire services funding. Beginning July 1,
Visit Franklin County! One of the rare early landmarks of the Franklin County town of Rocky Mount, the Woods-Meade House is a vernacular dwelling with
There is a saying that the Fire Service hates two things; ‘the way things are’ and ‘change.’ So being a Change Agent in this industry
Congratulations to our IDEAL and Elliott Award winners! The annual IDEAL awards are for employees who exemplify the College’s values of integrity, diversity and inclusion,
County leaders across Virginia are being asked to weigh in on an emerging policy discussion at the state level that could affect how localities engage
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