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
A bill to reduce local revenue collections is among a growing list of pre-filed legislation to be considered in the upcoming General Assembly session. SB
The membership of the Virginia Association of Counties elected Montgomery County Supervisor Mary W. Biggs as 2016-2017 President during VACo’s 82nd Annual Conference in Bath
The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2016 Go Green Awards, a program designed to encourage implementation of
Thank you to all who participated in the success of the 82nd VACo Annual Conference! Thank you to 2016 Conference Planning Committee Chair, Sherrin Alsop,
The House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees held their annual pre-General Assembly session retreats this week. These meetings are an opportunity for committee members to
Ornament submitted by Linda W. Clark | Lunenburg County VACo is working with the Executive Mansion for the second year in a row to decorate
From Left to Right – Laura Sellers, Stafford County | Meg Bohmke, Stafford County | Rick Blevins, Smyth County | James M. Griffith, Alleghany County
Iron Mine Hollow | Milepost 96.2 | Elevation: 2364 feet Long range views abound from this overlook into the valley below. This area was prospected
Counties fiscally constrained amid rising service mandates States increasingly limit counties’ capacity to raise adequate revenue to fund their activities. At the same time, state
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What will the Presidential Election mean to the Commonwealth and her Counties? Join the discussion with Dr. Quentin Kidd (pictured), Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education,
It’s almost here! VACo’s 82nd Annual Conference is next week, and we hope you’re ready! Virginia Certified County Supervisors’ Alumni Education Program Are you a
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