Visit Floyd County and Mabry Mill
A special and unique part of history is found here at Mabry Mill. Originally built in 1910, the historic water-powered grist mill, sawmill and nearby blacksmith shop provide a view of pioneer life along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Self-guided tours include a sorghum mill, soap making kettle, and an “old time” whiskey still. Enjoy Mabry […]
NACo Leadership Training Is Being Used By Two-Thirds Of U.S. Counties
If you are like most county leaders, you are looking for proven succession planning solutions, workforce training that actually works, and professional development opportunities to make existing leaders better and emerging leaders ready. Look no further! The NACo High Performance Leadership Academy (www.naco.org/skills) is now being used for succession planning and workforce training by nearly […]
Coalition of Small and Rural Schools to Host Virtual Summit on School Infrastructure
The Coalition of Small and Rural Schools of Virginia (COSARS) is hosting a virtual Summit on School Infrastructure on June 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. As has been reported multiple times by VACo, but most recently in Episode 3 of the VACo County Pulse, many local governments and school divisions across the Commonwealth are […]
Virginia Department of Transportation Asks for County Input on Orphan Drainage Outfalls Survey
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking input from county governments to evaluate the scope of drainage outfalls without an assigned maintenance entity across the Commonwealth. These unassigned drainage systems, known colloquially as “orphaned outfalls,” may accumulate years of neglect and lack of maintenance. This type of unmaintained water drainage system can lead to […]
FY22 Virginia Statewide Business District Resurgence Grant Fund: How-to-Apply Webinar
During the month of June, Virginia DHCD will host a how-to-apply webinar for the new FY2022 Virginia Statewide Business District Resurgence Grant Fund, which seeks to advance and accelerate the post-pandemic recovery of Virginia’s business and commercial districts. Specifically, these funds will support historically economically disadvantaged communities and other business districts that have been disproportionately impacted […]
Survey Assistance Needed for Community Black Bear Project Funding
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) and Clemson University invite you to take a quick survey regarding Virginia’s BearWise Cost-Share Program. Whether your community has received funding from this program or not, your perspective on this program and human-bear interactions in your locality can greatly help improve DWR’s assistance to your community. To learn […]
VACo County Pulse Legislative Series | Episode 5
Welcome to the VACo County Pulse Legislative Series Episode 5 – Marcus Alert VACo Executive Director Dean Lynch speaks with VACo Director of Government Affairs Katie Boyle about the Marcus Alert legislation. The Marcus Alert was created by legislation passed in the 2020 Special Session. Its overall goal is to ensure that an individual experiencing […]
Vlog: 8 cashvest® Benefits for Your Entity
As your entity prepares to receive ARP funding, cashvest® continues to be a resource for our public sector and higher-ed partners. As a comprehensive fin-tech platform, cashvest® provides several specific benefits. Watch the VLOG.
Mark Your Calendar for the VACo County Officials’ Summit
Thursday, August 19, 2021 For the past several years, the VACo County Officials’ Summit has brought state and federal election candidates together to talk about the issues facing Virginia and her localities. This year will be no exception. The plan is to meet in person and hear from candidates for the Commonwealth’s highest offices. Please […]
Acknowledging Virginia Graduates from the NACo Leadership Academy
Forty-nine (49) 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, 812 county employees participated. Virginia County staff to complete the Academy are: Trevor Henry, Assistant County Executive, Albemarle County David Puckett, Deputy Fire Chief, Albemarle County […]
Visit Fairfax County and Devereux Station
In 1863, during the Civil War, Pennsylvanian Herman Haupt, a noted bridge designer and superintendent of Union military railroads, commissioned John Devereux, the railroad superintendent in Alexandria, to build a siding on the Orange & Alexandria R. R. on this site, later known as Devereux Station. The station was located on a wartime siding of […]
Treasury Releases Guidance on State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from American Rescue Plan Act
On May 10, the Department of the Treasury released allocation amounts for direct recipients of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund dollars — flexible federal aid provided through the American Rescue Plan Act – and opened the online portal for counties to request the first tranche of their two distributions of funding. Treasury also […]
State Revenues Maintain Strength as State Contemplates Use of Federal Recovery Funds
Secretary of Finance Aubrey L. Layne, Jr., brought good news to the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees this week as he reported on state General Fund collections, which remain on track to surpass the forecast and are expected to produce a significant budget surplus at the end of the fiscal year. Although […]
Joint Commission on Health Care Approves Work Plan for 2021
Members of the Joint Commission on Health Care formally approved three major studies for 2021 during the Commission’s May 18 meeting and previewed a new Health Care Dashboard that may point to other areas for the Commission’s work in the future. Commission members had developed the 2021 studies through a process of prioritization last fall; […]
End To End Computing – A Tailored Cybersecurity Program for VACo Members
VACo County Pulse Legislative Series | Episode 4
Welcome to the VACo County Pulse Legislative Series Episode 4 – Utility-Scale Solar Virginia’s goals to reduce carbon emissions include significant investment in large-scale solar installations. VACo Director of Local Government Policy Joe Lerch provides the latest update on changes in law that provide counties additional tools to address impacts as well as enhanced revenue […]