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 local government programs. VACo received 103 submissions. Winning entries focused
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 local government programs. VACo received 103 submissions. Winning entries focused
Preparations are well under way for another informative and fun exhibit hall experience at the 83rd VACo Annual Conference. With the new interactive exhibit hall
The Joint Subcommittee to Study Mental Health Services in the Commonwealth in the 21st Century was extended until December 2019 in budget language earlier this
Public comment is now being accepted on a draft policy that would prescribe consequences for findings of noncompliance by local Children’s Services Act (CSA) programs.
DJG is celebrating 40 years! And we couldn’t have done it without you. WE’RE SO EXCITED! We’ll be sharing facts, tidbits, and having DJG gatherings
The Virginia Board of Education will hold a series of public hearings in July and August to gather feedback from families, educators, and community members.
VACo’s Transportation Steering Committee, chaired by Fairfax County Supervisor Jeff McKay, held an informational meeting on June 15 at the Hanover County Government Complex. The
We are in the planning stages of the VACo County Officials’ Summit, which will be held on Monday, August 21, at the DoubleTree by Hilton
Go Green Virginia, a partnership between VACo and the Virginia Municipal League, will present a special forum on August 2 on high-profile environmental issues that
The 2017 round of VACo Regional Meetings kicked off on June 7 in Brunswick County, where more than 40 county officials engaged in a robust
A Sign of Lasting Friendship G. L. Verheul, a Dutch government official in The Hague, first advocated for a gift to symbolize Dutch-American friendship. The
“Communications | Engagement | Knowledge | Success” is the theme of VACo’s 2017 Annual Conference and will tie into the general and breakout session topics.
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