Key Dates for the 2022 General Assembly
As part of its organizational work on the first day of the 2022 session, the General Assembly adopted a procedural resolution on January 12 that sets out important dates and deadlines for the 2022 legislative session. Key dates for the 2022 Session January 12: General Assembly convened at noon. Bills that were “prefiled” were due […]
Treasury Releases Final Rule for Fiscal Recovery Fund Implementation
The U.S. Department of Treasury released the Final Rule for implementation of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund on January 6. The Final Rule, which may be found at this link, makes several significant changes to the Interim Final Rule in response to public comment on the rule that Treasury received in summer […]
Career of beloved County Administrator Ronnie Roark celebrated
On Tuesday, December 21, current and retired County Administrators from Southside gathered to celebrate the career of longtime Nottoway County Administrator Ronald “Ronnie” Roark. Mr. Roark served as Nottoway County Administrator from November 1, 1974, until his retirement on April 1, 2021. Twelve current or former administrators representing the counties of Charlotte, Buckingham, Nottoway, Lunenburg […]
2022 GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONVENES JANUARY 12 – Look for Capitol Contact on Tuesdays and Thursdays
The 2022 General Assembly session will begin next week as legislators will deliberate on many issues of critical importance to local government, including the state budget, broadband, education funding, economic development, public safety, taxes and other policy matters. VACo will continually provide updates during the session through Capitol Contact. VACo Members – To ensure that […]
Treasury Releases Final Rule for Use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
On January 6, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the Final Rule for the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund program, which was enacted as part of the American Rescue Plan Act in 2021. The Final Rule text is available at this link. An overview document is available at this link. VACo is reviewing […]
Virginia creates statewide program for localities to spur capital investments in commercial buildings for energy improvements – January 12 workshop for interested counties
In December of 2021 the Virginia Department of Energy (Virginia Energy) announced the selection of the Virginia PACE Authority (VPA) to design and administer a statewide program for participating localities known as Commercial Property Assessed Energy (C-PACE). C-PACE is a voluntary program where loans are provided by private lenders to building owners wishing to improve […]
Acknowledging State Graduates from NACo Leadership Academy
Eighteen Virginia County staff members participated in the NACo Leadership Academy, a 12-week online program that empowers front-line county government employees with fundamental leadership skills. Across the country, 4,500 county employees participated. Virginia County staff to complete the Academy are: Timothy Heck, Assistant Director, Campbell County William “Billy” Ferguson, Director of Public Safety, Franklin County […]
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Money Committees Schedule Hearings on Governor’s Proposed Budget
The “money committees” will be holding regional public hearings on the Governor’s proposed budget on Wednesday, January 5. Hearings will be held virtually and begin at 10 a.m. Details on how to register to speak at the hearing may be found on the flyer below.
Governor Northam’s Outgoing Budget Includes Significant Resources for Local Priorities
Governor Northam presented his final budget proposals to the General Assembly’s “money committees” on December 16. VACo’s December 17 County Connections article, which provided an overview of major spending items in the Governor’s budget and a summary of presentations by Secretary of Finance K. Joseph Flores and Department of Planning and Budget Director Daniel S. […]
Governor Northam Presents Budget to Money Committees
Governor Northam presented his final budget proposals to the General Assembly on December 16, reflecting on successes and challenges over his four-year term, and expressing confidence that his successor, Governor-Elect Glenn Youngkin, will inherit a strong economy that is poised for future growth. The Governor’s proposed amendments to the current fiscal year’s budget (the “caboose” […]
Proposed K-12 Salary Increase Likely to Have Major Local Fiscal Impact
As part of his “Thank you, Virginia” tour, Governor Northam announced on December 6 that his outgoing two-year budget proposal will contain a 10 percent pay raise for teachers, the largest in 15 years. The amount proposed to be set aside for the state share of these raises in General Funds is $246,955,292 the first […]
Visit Scott County and the Kilgore Fort House
The Kilgore Fort House is a two-story timber building with gable roof and rests on a limestone foundation. On the northeast gable end is a massive stone chimney laid in lime mortar with two insets or splays that narrow the stone pile in its rise to the stack. The building’s construction is in the simplest […]