Author: Gage Harter

REAL TIME PHOTO | FRIDAY, AUGUST 11 | 10:14am VACo Headquarters

This photo was taken as Prince William County Supervisor Andrea Bailey entered the room and with a few words had her classmates, VACo staff, and leadership course instructor Jane Dittmar laughing. Bailey is part of the inaugural class of the VACo Certified County Supervisors’ Program. VACo will celebrate the graduation of the 2023 class at […]

SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY RFP

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL LEGAL SERVICES/COUNTY ATTORNEY Southampton County seeks proposals for the provision of legal services. Individuals or firms meeting the requirements of this request for proposals are invited to submit their credentials. The Board of Supervisors will analyze the respondents and select either an individual or firm to represent the County as County Attorney. […]

Deadline for counties to complete housing policy survey is September 1, 2023

Pursuant to legislation adopted in the 2023 legislative session, Section 36-139.9 of the Code of Virginia directs the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to annually collect housing policy reports from localities with a population greater than 3,500. The reports shall summarize the adoption or amendment of any local policies, ordinances, or processes affecting […]

VACo Announces the Winners of the 2023 Achievement Awards 

RICHMOND (August 3, 2023)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 33 recipients of the 2023 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received 135 submissions. Winning entries focused on addressing issues of addiction, education, and revitalization, as well as finding solutions to other challenges that counties face daily. […]

Visit Gloucester County and the Gloucester County Historic Courthouse

Location:  Courthouse Square / Main Street Built:  1766 – 1767 Style:  Georgian Architect:  Unknown Contractor:  Unknown Description:  The building faces south and is a one story red colored brick structure. The “T” shaped building is located on landscaped grounds of the courthouse circle in the center of Gloucester to the east of the courthouse. The […]

DCR hosts webinar for counties on incorporating native plants and pollinators in utility-scale solar development: September 12, 2023, 1pm – 3pm

Pictured is the Gold-Certified Virginia Pollinator Smart Solar Facility at Cople Elementary School in Westmoreland County. Photo is taken after second growing season. The Virginia Pollinator-Smart Team is hosting an informational session about the Virginia Pollinator-Smart Program. As part of the approval process for utility-scale solar installations, more counties are incorporating native plants and pollinators […]

Commission on Early Childhood Care and Education Inaugural Meeting

On July 20th, the Commission on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) met for the first time. This Commission is comprised of Virginia legislators and representatives of business, economic development, local government, school divisions, parents and early care and education programs. The Commission is charged with providing recommendations for and tracking progress on the financing […]

Virginia Board of Education Convenes Annual Retreat

On July 25th, the Virginia Board of Education (VBOE) convened for its annual retreat. In addition to certain housekeeping items, VBOE elected a new President and Vice President. Due to term limits and other factors, eight of the nine VBOE members are relatively recent appointees of Governor Youngkin. VBOE members voted to elect Grace Creasey […]

Thank You Prince Edward County for hosting the VACo Regions 1 and 4 Meeting!

VACo held its sixth of eight regional meetings for 2023 on June 28th, at the Robert Russa Moton Museum in Prince Edward County.  VACo staff had the honor of traveling to Prince Edward County, who graciously hosted the event, to meet with local elected officials and staff from Region 1 and Region 4.  Region 1 […]

JLARC Publishes Report Critical of State K-12 Education Funding

On July 10th, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) met to present several reports, one of which was a long-anticipated review of Virginia’s K-12 Funding Formula directed by the General Assembly. The report’s findings confirm what many in local government already know to be true: the State Standards of Quality (SOQ) formula yields […]

Visit Giles County and the Giles County Historic Courthouse

Location: 120 North Main Street / Wenonah Avenue Built: 1834 – 1836 Style: Colonial Revival Architect: Thomas Mercer Contractor: Thomas Mercer Description: The building faces south and is a two story dark red colored brick and wood structure. The building is located on the landscaped grounds of the Courthouse Square in the center of Pearisburg. […]

VACo 2023 Annual Conference Logo

We’re excited to unveil our 89th Annual Conference logo! See you on November 12-14 in beautiful Bath County! VACo 89th Annual ConferenceNovember 12 – 14, 2023The Omni Homestead | Bath CountyVACo Annual Conference Website

WESTMORELAND COUNTY RFP

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL UPDATE JOB DESCRIPTIONS, COMPENSATION PAY, CLASSIFICATION PLANS Westmoreland County’s goal is to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. We are requesting sealed proposals from experienced firms to update our job descriptions and develop a complete compensation strategy and pay plan structure for the County. Our objective is to ensure a compensation […]