VACo has released its 2026 Preliminary Legislative Program, which was drafted through VACo’s steering committee process. The document includes a host of important and timely proposed policy statements including language pertaining to K-12 education funding,
VACo has released its 2026 Preliminary Legislative Program, which was drafted through VACo’s steering committee process. The document includes a host of important and timely proposed policy statements including language pertaining to K-12 education funding,
House Speaker Bill Howell sits down with VACo Executive Director Dean Lynch to talk about the issues that will affect counties during the 2017 General
Key dates in the procedural resolution are as follows: January 11: General Assembly convenes at noon. Prefiled legislation must be submitted by 10 a.m.; this
February 2, 2017 Registration Form Register Online Agenda Omni Richmond Hotel Sponsor this Event! This is our day to advocate for counties at the General
After months of steering committee meetings, lively debate and participation through the association’s legislative process, VACo adopted its 2017 Legislative Program. The Legislative Program is
The new year brings new educational opportunities at VACo. The following is a preview of VACo Education programs scheduled in January and February 2017. On
Looking for a fun hike that features a natural water slide? Roaring Run falls and Furnace Trail is an excellent hiking trail for the whole
During the 2016 session, the General Assembly passed HB 1250 (Wilt) and SB 673 (Hanger), companion bills that integrated the four chief statutes that deal
A new joint report from National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National League of Cities (NLC) examines how cities and counties can strengthen collaboration with each other and
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,
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