Nominations sought for VACo Jefferson Cup
The Jefferson Cup was last awarded in 2019 when longtime House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell was honored. VACo seeks nominations for this year’s Jefferson Cup Award to be presented at the November 12-14 Annual Conference. Please submit nominations to Dean Lynch at dlynch@vaco.org. Click here for a list of Jefferson Cup recipients. Below […]
Behavioral Health Commission Plots Course for 2023 and Beyond
The Behavioral Health Commission held a strategic planning session on April 28 to discuss the Commission’s role in improving the behavioral health system, the goals that the Commission should prioritize, which strategies would best advance those goals, and how the Commission should select specific initiatives to pursue. Members of the twelve-legislator Commission, which is chaired […]
Visit Floyd County and the Floyd County Historic Courthouse
*PHOTO CREDIT: Andrew Bain* Location: 100 East Main Street / North Locust StreetBuilt: 1950 – 1951Style: Art DecoArchitect: J.L. WilliamsContractor: A.P. Snead & Clark Brothers Description: The building faces south and is a two story red colored brick, stone and concrete structure. The rectangular shaped building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of […]
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program Available Now
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s new Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program), established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will provide $2.5 billion over five years to a wide range of applicants, including cities, counties, local governments, and Tribes. The first round of funding makes up to $700 million from fiscal years 2022 […]
Commonwealth Transportation Board Invites Public Feedback on the Draft Six-Year Improvement Plan
The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) will host nine meetings across Virginia and is inviting the public to share feedback on transportation projects that have been recommended for funding, as well as other transportation initiatives. Members of the community may participate by attending public meetings or submitting comments online, by email, or by mail. The public […]
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Announces Clean School Bus Grant Program
The EPA has announced the 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Grant Program. This is the first grant funding opportunity through the multi-year funding program and follows the 2022 CSB Rebate Program, which was the first round of funding. Under the 2023 Grant Program, EPA anticipates awarding approximately $400 million in competitive grant funding to eligible applicants for the purchase […]
Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program Available Now
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (LINK) established the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over 5 years. The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. Funds for the fiscal year 2023 SS4A grant program are to […]
VACo Tapped to Participate in the Virginia Wildlife Action Plan Revision
The Virginia Wildlife Action Plan (the Plan) provides a statewide and local blueprint for conservation actions needed to keep species from becoming endangered. Information regarding these resources is provided at multiple levels, ranging from single species needs to habitats and watersheds. The Plan is designed to help all conservation actors understand species and habitats priorities […]
Workgroup Convenes to Study Fire and Emergency Medical Service Needs
On May 1, Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Bob Mosier convened a workgroup tasked by the General Assembly to examine existing fire service needs, analyze sustainability of current funding, and review alternative funding models from other states. VACo had previously requested to be a part of the workgroup and VACo staff participated in […]
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Sarah Anne StruckmannBusiness Development Executivesarah.struckmann@onedigital.com434.987.2240 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABp0DmZzvEY Get to know one of VACo’s Premier Partners – OneDigital Host Dean Lynch | Executive Director | Virginia Association of Counties Guests Matt Hedley, CFP | Vice President, Retirement Services | OneDigital Sarah Anne Struckmann | Business Development Executive | OneDigital Short | One Minute of OneDigital Part 1 […]
General Assembly Acts on Governor’s Amendments and Vetoes at April 12 Reconvened Session
The General Assembly reconvened on April 12 to consider the Governor’s amendments to legislation that passed during the 2023 session, as well as three bills vetoed by the Governor. The Governor proposed amendments to 77 bills, as well as four amendments to the “skinny budget.” The General Assembly agreed to most of the Governor’s proposals, […]
Visit Fauquier County and the Fauquier County Historic Courthouse
Location: 6 Court Street / Main StreetBuilt: 1890 – 1891Style: Classical RevivalArchitect: William H Baldwin of WarrentonContractor: John R Spilman Description: The building faces north and is a two story yellow colored stucco over brick and stone structure. The building is located in the center of Warrenton. The north front has steps leading to the […]
2023 NACo/Nationwide Scholarship Opportunity
Are you the parent, grandparent or legal guardian of a high school senior? If you have an active account funded by employee dollars to a 457(b) Plan offered through the NACo Deferred Compensation Program, your student is eligible to apply for one of four $2,500 college scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded in the fall of […]
March State Revenue Update
State General Fund revenues largely continued to perform in line with expectations in March, and the Youngkin Administration remains confident in its forecast, according to information released by the Governor on Friday, April 14. Overall General Fund revenues declined by 3.8 percent in March relative to March 2022, mainly due to higher income tax refunds […]
Public Comment on Draft State Plan for Aging Services Due May 5
The Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) has posted the draft Virginia State Plan for Aging Services (October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2027) for public comment. The draft plan is available for review at https://vda.virginia.gov/stateplans.htm. The plan is required by the Older Americans Act, as well as by state law. The draft […]
Virginia County Board of Supervisors | Chairs and Vice Chairs
Accomack CountyChair Robert D. CrockettVice Chair Harrison W. Phillips, III Albemarle CountyChair Donna P. PriceVice Chair James H. Andrews Alleghany CountyChair G. Matthew GartenVice Chair James M. Griffith Amelia CountyChair […]