Thank you for participating and attending VACo’s 81st Annual Conference
81st ANNUAL CONFERENCE
November 8-10 | Bath County
“Virginia Counties Care”
CONCURRENT SESSIONS PRESENTATIONS AND VIDEOS
GENERAL SESSION PRESENTATIONS AND VIDEOS
PHOTOS
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM | VACo’s K-12 PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING RESOLUTION
ANNUAL CONFERENCE PRESS RELEASES
RICHMOND (November 12, 2015)—The membership of the Virginia Association of Counties elected Surry County Chair Judy S. Lyttle as 2015-2016 President during VACo’s 81st Annual Conference in Bath County. Lyttle and other newly elected officers started their terms at the association’s Annual Business Meeting on November 10.
Lyttle succeeds Fairfax County Supervisor Penny Gross. She becomes the first President from Surry County and the third from VACo’s Region 1 since 2009.
“It is an honor to lead the association,” Lyttle said. “Years ago, being VACo President was not in my future plans but here I am. I’m truly excited about the opportunity, and will do my best to help VACo move forward.”
Lyttle is familiar with VACo’s educational opportunities having participated in the Supervisors’ Forum and the Chairs’ Institute. She is a 2006 graduate of the Certified County Supervisors’ Program.
“I plan to devote some of my efforts to strengthening VACo’s Educational Programs,” Lyttle said. “I believe in the power of education, and it is my hope that we can help every supervisor become a better elected official through education.”
Lyttle became the first African-American woman to sit on the Surry County Board of Supervisors when she was elected in 1999. She currently serves as Chair and also has served as Vice Chair.
“Judy is a quiet but strong presence in our association,” VACo Executive Director James D. Campbell said. “Judy takes the time to know her fellow supervisors across the state. She is known for building friendships, learning from others as well as bringing people together.”
Lyttle joined the VACo Board of Directors in 2006. She became VACo’s Second Vice President in 2013.
“My love for public service has grown stronger over the years because I know I’ve made a difference,” Lyttle said. “I love people and I love serving people. When you have that in your heart, you are able to handle anything with a smile.”
Lyttle retired after working 33 years as a Program Assistant and Assistant Manager with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. She graduated from Westside High School in Isle of Wight County and attended Virginia State University. She serves on numerous boards and committees. Lyttle is married to James Lyttle and they have two daughters – Andrea and Darylnet.
VACo 2015-16 Executive Committee
President: Judy S. Lyttle | Surry County
President-Elect: Mary W. Biggs | Montgomery County
First Vice President: William A. Robertson, Jr. | Prince George County
Second Vice President: Sherrin C. Alsop | King and Queen County
Secretary-Treasurer: Donald L. Hart, Jr. | Accomack County
Immediate Past-President: Penelope A. Gross | Fairfax County
In addition to the VACo Executive Committee and Past Presidents, the Board of Directors consists of 24 supervisors representing 13 regions of the state. The terms are on a two-year cycle and the number of directors, per region, is based on the population.
This year, representatives were selected in regions 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10
(Click here for a regional map)
VACo 2015-16 new board members include:
Region 2: John D. Miller | Middlesex County
Region 3: Wayne T. Hazzard | Hanover County
Region 3: James M. Holland | Chesterfield County
Region 5: Ann H. Mallek | Albemarle County
Region 6: Barbara J. Byrd | Clarke County
Region 7: Stephanie L. Koren | Louisa County
Region 10: Sara E. Carter | Appomattox County
Past Presidents: Harrison A. Moody | Dinwiddie County; Catherine M. Hudgins | Fairfax County
RICHMOND (November 12, 2015)—The Virginia Association of Counties presented its most prestigious award to former VACo President and current Fairfax County Supervisor Gerald W. Hyland on November 8 during VACo’s 81st Annual Conference in Bath County.
“Gerry will complete his sixth term as Fairfax County Supervisor at the end of 2015,” VACo Executive Director James D. Campbell said. “We are honored to present the Jefferson Cup to a man so devoted to his community and to county government. Gerry has served on the VACo Board of Directors for 27 years and has been a key liaison to the National Association of Counties during that time. He is well-deserving of our association’s highest honor.”
Hyland was the sixth Fairfax County Supervisor to serve as VACo President when he was elected in 2002. The former 30-year Air Force veteran contributed his time and talent to multiple VACo committees as well as assisting and partnering with supervisors from across the state.
But it is perhaps his work as Virginia’s representative to NACo that will leave the longest impression. Hyland is known as a man who builds trust and partnerships across all sizes of county government and with state and federal officials.
“I have served on the VACo Board of Directors for the past 19 years,” said Past President and fellow Fairfax County Supervisor Penny Gross. No former VACo board member has more ‘street cred’ in VACo and NACo than Gerry Hyland. During his many terms in office, Gerry has built bridges to elected officials in other counties and other states, which helped put VACo on the national map.”
Hyland is a member of the NACo Board of Directors through his VACo appointment. He has diligently served on numerous NACo committees and task forces, including the Finance Committee and the Programs and Services Committee.
Early this year, Hyland announced his retirement from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors effective December 31. The Supervisor said his decision to retire “was one of the most difficult things in my life. Nothing has given me more satisfaction than the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives.”
Hyland runs a private law practice, Hyland and Hyland. He also owns a working farm on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
Hyland is the first Jefferson Cup recipient since 2012 when VACo honored former Henrico County Manager Virgil Hazelett.
1965—William B. Speck | Executive Director for the League of Virginia Counties
1966—Mills E. Godwin | Virginia Governor (1966-1970) and (1974-1978)
1966—Sam E. Pope | Member of the House of Delegates
1966—Stuart B. Carter | VACo President and Botetourt County Supervisor
1970—Clifford E. Wood | Nelson County Supervisor
1973—Billy W. Frazier | VACo President and Scott County Supervisor
1979—W.D. “Berry” Gray | Richmond County Supervisor
1984—George Long | VACo Executive Director
1991—A.L. Philpott | Speaker (1980-1991) and Member (1958-1991) of the House of Delegates
1993—Ford C. Quillen | Member (1969-1993) of the House of Delegates
1995—Kathleen K. Seefeldt | Prince William County Supervisor
1997—Ellen M. Bozman | Arlington County Supervisor
1998—Harry G. Daniel | Chesterfield County Supervisor
1999—James F. Moore | Essex County Supervisor
2000—C.M. Williams, Jr. | Stafford County Administrator
2001—Peggy R. Wiley | Greensville County Supervisor
2002—C. Flippo Hicks | VACo General Counsel
2003—Katherine K. Hanley | Fairfax County Supervisor
2004—John D. Jenkins | Prince William County Supervisor
2005—Henry H. Bradby | Isle of Wight Supervisor
2006—William G. O’Brien | Rockingham County Administrator
2007—John H. Chichester | Member (1978-2007) of Virginia Senate
2012—Virgil Hazelett | Henrico County Manager (1992-2013)
2015—Gerald W. Hyland | VACo President and Fairfax County Supervisor
RICHMOND (November 8, 2015)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) and the Virginia Cooperative Extension recognized the 10th class of the Virginia Certified County Supervisors’ Program on November 8 during VACo’s 81st Annual Conference in Bath County.
The Virginia Certified County Supervisors’ Program is a partnership between the Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech and VACo to provide training to enhance the leadership and decision-making skills of county supervisors in the Commonwealth.
The four graduates of the 18-month certification program are:
Pattie Cooper-Jones, Prince Edward County
Jane D. Dittmar, Albemarle County
Stephanie L. Koren, Louisa County
Jack White, Mathews County
The Virginia Certified County Supervisors’ Program was created to provide VACo members more in-depth knowledge about government operations.
“Congratulations to our four newest graduates on completing one of VACo’s premier educational programs,” said James D. Campbell, VACo Executive Director. “We now have more than 50 graduates from 39 counties since the program’s first class in 2006. VACo offers a number of quality educational opportunities, and the Virginia Certified County Supervisors’ Program continues to be one of our best offerings.”
Newly elected VACo President Judy Lyttle is a 2006 graduate of the program. “I encourage fellow supervisors to enroll in this smart, challenging and fulfilling program that continues to help me as I serve the citizens of Surry County,” Lyttle said.
Virginia Cooperative Extension partners with Virginia Tech and VACo to develop and deliver the program. “This program is a great example of Virginia Cooperative Extension growing its partnership with an organization to strengthen the impact of our community viability efforts and to collaborate with other agencies to provide leadership education,” said Dr. Michael Chandler, Professor Emeritus at Virginia Tech and one the program’s instructor along with Dr. Martha Walker, Extension Viability Specialist.
The Virginia Certified County Supervisors’ Program provides an overview of the issues, expectations, and practices associated with serving as a county supervisor as well as detailed information about local government. Each participant completes five core courses featuring both classroom instruction and self-directed learning on leadership development, duties and responsibilities of public officials, community planning, local government finance, and collaborative governance.
For more information about the County Supervisor Certification Program, contact Phyllis Errico, General Counsel, at perrico@vaco.org or 804.343.2509.
Supervisor Certification Past Graduates
2014
Jason Daniel Bellows, Lancaster County; Alexa Fritz, Culpeper County; Roger T. Hayden, Patrick County; H.A. “Andy” McCready, Pulaski County; Charles A. Stacy, Tazewell County
John Cataldo, Brunswick County; Claire Anne Collins, Bath County; William F. “Bill” Gandel, Prince George County; Don C. Gantt, Jr., Prince Edward County; John Haynes, Richmond County; Dana G. Kilgore, Wise County; Phil D. McCraw, Carroll County; Phillip “Bart” Perdue, Bath County; Cassandra L. Stish, Buckingham County; Robert “Bob” Thomas, Jr., Stafford County; Kevin Wagner, Highland County; John R. Woodward, Page County
Joseph C. Straten, Washington County
Larry K. Bartlett, Grayson County; David W. Blanchard, Highland County; Brenda Sutherland, Grayson County
Stephen W. Bowen, Nottoway County; J.D. Cave, Page County; Donald W. Kidd, Amherst County; Dr. Thomas Littrell, Carroll County; Ernie McLeod, Louisa County
Deborah B. Coats, Hanover County; Robert H. Conner, Brunswick County; Willie L. Gentry, Jr., Louisa County; Bernard L. Jones, Sr., Brunswick County; Ann H. Mallek, Albemarle County; Carl Schmitt, Greene County
Sharon Baroncelli, Shenandoah County; Kate Berger, Pittsylvania County; Tony Carter, Warren County; David Hutchins, Carroll County; Paul Milde, Stafford County
John Rust, Page County; William Quarles, Jr., Goochland County; Charles Allbaugh, Fluvanna County
Wayne A. Acors, Caroline County; Charles C. Ballard, Page County; Phillip A. Bradshaw, Isle of Wight County; Gerald M. Cubbage, Page County; Carol Lee Fischer-Strickler, Page County; Thomas W. Fore, Amherst County; R. Kenneth Hatcher, Powhatan County; Judy S. Lyttle, Surry County; Ronnie L. Shortt, Wise County; Thomas J. Wright, III, Isle of Wight County
RICHMOND (November 10, 2015)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2015 Go Green Awards, a program designed to encourage implementation of specific environmental policies and practical actions that reduce emissions, and save local governments money.
The winning counties are:
Albemarle County
Arlington County
Chesterfield County
Henrico County
James City County
Louisa County
This is the seventh year VACo has participated in the program, which was started in 2007 and called “Go Green Virginia.”
The program is generously supported and sponsored by Moseley Architects and Trane.
“The winning counties represent a growing group of localities that believe in taking innovative steps to reduce energy usage and promote sustainability,” VACo Executive Director James D. Campbell said. “We are proud to be a part of this exciting program.”
Visit www.GoGreenVA.org for more information.
Albemarle County (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
Arlington County (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
Chesterfield County (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
Clarke County (2011)
Culpeper County (2011)
Fairfax County (2009, 2010)
Franklin County (2009)
Frederick County (2011, 2013)
Gloucester County (2010)
Hanover County (2009, 2010, 2011)
Henrico County (2009, 2011, 2012, 2013)
James City County (2012, 2013)
Loudoun County (2009, 2010, 2012)
Prince William County (2009, 2012)
Roanoke County (2009, 2010, 2011)
York County (2009, 2013, 2014)
