Virginia Association of Counties General Counsel Phyllis A. Errico, CAE, will be retiring at the end of the year, concluding a distinguished career at the Association as an advocate and advisor. Errico joined VACo in
Virginia Association of Counties General Counsel Phyllis A. Errico, CAE, will be retiring at the end of the year, concluding a distinguished career at the Association as an advocate and advisor. Errico joined VACo in
Congratulations to several graduates of the VACo Chairpersons’ Institute! Isle of Wight Vice Chairman Don Rosie Roanoke County Supervisor Phil North Mathews County Vice Chair
Cigarette tax revenue may be important to your county. Please join VACo and Premier Partner SICPA-Meyercord Revenue for information on the tax stamping process in
Open year-round, this popular public beach offers fishing, picnicking, kayaking and two large picnic shelters for rent. Rich in outdoor recreation and steeped in history,
Roanoke County Administrator Dan O’Donnell recently announced the appointment of Travis Griffith as Fire & Rescue Chief. Griffith will assume his new position March 8.
The next meeting of the Commonwealth Connect Coalition is scheduled for March 23. Topics of discussion will include a presentation from the Federal Reserve Bank
County Chair Vice Chair Accomack Ron Wolff William Tarr Albemarle Ned Gallaway Donna Price Alleghany George Garten James Griffith Amelia H. Joseph Easter, IV Shaun
In 2020, the General Assembly passed legislation providing counties new tools and taxing options in addressing the growing demand to site utility-scale solar projects. In
After a tedious journey through the General Assembly, legislation authorizing local governments to create outdoor refreshment areas – in other words, open-container areas – in
The General Assembly adjourned Sine Die without final consideration of two remaining school construction financing bills. As previously reported, several pieces of legislation seeking to
Legislation to require inclusion of an environmental justice strategy in reviews and updates to comprehensive land use plans failed to pass on the final day
Landmark Chesapeake Bay legislation that will save localities money, provide greater certainty to wastewater treatment plants, and provide a clear roadmap for achieving the goals
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