On January 24, the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee reported a substitute for SB 1190 (Deeds) by a vote of 9 to 6 and then referred it to the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee for
On January 24, the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee reported a substitute for SB 1190 (Deeds) by a vote of 9 to 6 and then referred it to the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee for
A variety of bills on election administration are under consideration this session. Although sweeping changes to election administration are unlikely to be enacted this year,
On January 23, VACo testified in opposition to SB 1404 (Pekarsky), which requires election as the method of selecting the members of each school board
By Fairfax County Chairman Jeffrey McKay and Fairfax County Supervisor James Walkinshaw As local elected officials in Fairfax County, we have a front-row seat to
More than 200 county elected officials and staff from all over the Commonwealth convened in Richmond on January 23 to advocate on behalf of their
On Wednesday, December 18, current and retired Administrators from Southside gathered to celebrate the career of longtime Amelia County Administrator Taylor Harvie. Mr. Harvie served
He had a voice that could soothe you. And a handshake that could crush you. He had a devotion to his faith that could lift
It is with deep sadness that Fairfax County announces the passing of former Mount Vernon District Supervisor Gerry Hyland, who died peacefully on Sunday morning,
PHOTO CREDIT: Michael Pulice/2010 Location: 52 West Main Street / Washington Avenue Built: 1895 – 1896 Style: Richardsonian Romanesque Architect: W Chamberlin & Company of
SB 919 (Salim) / HB 2619 (Helmer) have passed their respective committees and could be heard this week. Both bills are unfunded mandates that infringe on local authority.
There are two problematic transportation bills advancing through the General Assembly – both would preempt local authority in the application of speed cameras and divert
There are two problematic transportation bills advancing through the General Assembly – both would preempt local authority in the application of speed cameras and divert
On January 15, VACo testified in support of SB 1307 (McPike), legislation that once again seeks to grant additional revenue raising authority if approved by
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