RICHMOND (August 8, 2025)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 57 recipients of the 2025 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received a record 155 submissions. Winning
RICHMOND (August 8, 2025)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 57 recipients of the 2025 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received a record 155 submissions. Winning
The VACo Legislative Team recently met with Delegate David Toscano to discuss the upcoming General Assembly Session, and several important County issues. VACo expressed its
VACo is monitoring a pair of criminal justice bills that may affect Counties. HB 174 (Filler-Corn) requires the Department of Criminal Justice Services to establish
Two bills have been introduced that seek to address the issue of how to serve children with higher-level needs in their local school divisions. HB
February 8, 2018 | Omni Richmond Hotel | Agenda This is our day to advocate for counties at the 2018 General Assembly Session. Join us
Look for Capitol Contact on Tuesdays and Thursdays The 2018 General Assembly session will span from January 10 to March 10, and legislators will deliberate
The 2018 Finance Forum, an event co-sponsored by VACo and VML, was held on January 3 and featured presentations from state and local experts on
The Bottom Creek Gorge Preserve, located south of Roanoke in the highlands of the Blue Ridge Plateau, features a spectacular gorge and arguably the tallest
Chief of Staff | Clark Mercer Deputy Chief of Staff | Suzette Denslow Counsel to the Governor | Rita Davis Secretary of Administration | Keyanna
The Joint Rules Committee met on December 18 to adopt the procedural resolution that sets the schedule for the 2018 General Assembly session. Although the
The FY 2018 “Caboose” Bill The FY 2018 “Caboose” bill contains $294 million in increased 2016-18 biennium General Fund (GF) revenues from last year’s adopted
Newbern, VA, served as the county seat from 1839-1893 when the courthouse was removed to Pulaski. The Old County Jail still stands to the rear
The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) received a briefing on December 12 on the state’s early childhood development programs, an area in which
VACo welcomes media inquiries. We have experts who know the issues well and can give stories perspective and color. Our experts are well-respected in the Commonwealth and have experience working with the media.
If you need more assistance or have a media inquiry, contact Communications Director Gage Harter at gharter@vaco.org.
Sign up for periodic news updates and event invitations.
Advocating, educating and empowering Virginia counties since 1934.
Copyright © 2022 Virginia Association of Counties. All rights reserved. Policies and Accessibility.